2. 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”

3. What distracts me? Finances, things, stuff, material possessions
Popularity, approval from man, friends, acceptance, reputation
Academic pursuits
Relationships
Athletics
Comfort, convenience

4. 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