A Single-minded Devotion to God . . . Guarantees lasting treasure Motivates and reveals the heart’s direction Brings spiritual sight to every area Demands the exclusion of all other “masters”
What distracts me? Finances, things, stuff, material possessions Popularity, approval from man, friends, acceptance, reputation Academic pursuits Relationships Athletics Comfort, convenience
So, how do I know? Non-mandatory spiritual endeavors take a back seat to time spent on lesser pursuits Mandatory spiritual endeavors become stagnant Justify and excuse sin Ministry to others is missed When your “treasure” is messed with, you get all bent out of shape Discernment suffers