…the men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do. 1 Chronicles 12:32

a land with large and beautiful cities that you did not build, 10 When the LORD your God brings you into the land He swore to your fathers Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that He would give you – a land with large and beautiful cities that you did not build, 11 houses full of every good thing that you did not fill them with, wells dug that you did not dig, and vineyards and olive groves that you did not plant – and when you eat and are satisfied, 12 be careful not to forget the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the place of slavery. Deuteronomy 6:10-12

God gives us good things God gives us good things. But He doesn’t want those good things to become the main thing.

God gives us good things God gives us good things. But He doesn’t want those good things to become the main thing. God has also given riches and wealth to every man, and He has allowed him to enjoy them, take his reward, and rejoice in his labor. This is a gift of God, for he does not often consider the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart. Ecclesiastes 5:19

God gives us good things God gives us good things. But He doesn’t want those good things to become the main thing. Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be arrogant or to set their hope on the uncertainty of wealth, but on God, who richly provides us with all things to enjoy. 1 Timothy 6:17

God gives us good things God gives us good things. But He doesn’t want those good things to become the main thing.

God gives us good things God gives us good things. But He doesn’t want those good things to become the main thing. 13 Therefore, with your minds ready for action, be serious and set your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.  14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the desires of your former ignorance.  15 But as the One who called you is holy, you also are to be holy in all your conduct;  16 for it is written, “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:13-16

God gives us good things God gives us good things. But He doesn’t want those good things to become the main thing.

The Christian life is not a playground; it is a battleground.