“All Christians must beware of the lure of possessions and the temptation to protect one’s physical existence at the expense of one’s eternal destiny.”

{Blomberg, Neither Poverty Nor Riches, 127-128}

During bull markets, I am more:

1. Prone to forget that I am a pilgrim on my way home

2. Tempted to secure a materially better, more comfortable life

Motivation matters.

When I forget who I am in Christ, good desires become twisted into idolatrous ones. As NGU, I am tempted to forget that I am utterly dependent on God and am called to steward his resources for his mission and glory.

I have a low time preference, and I suspect many of you do, too. But why are we stacking? Motivation matters.

Praying that the Lord would guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus in 2025.