Please do not misunderstand me. I am not condeming wealth. Money is NOT evil. The love of it (i.e. making it our god) IS though. The wisdom of this instruction is beautiful told in the story that follows from an inspiring man, Tom Moore. Have a blessed day, Mike The story of a butterfly named “Maculinea Arion” is most instructive. The creature lays its eggs on a plant, and after feeding on the plant for several weeks the young caterpillar makes its way to the ground. In order to complete its development, it must meet a certain kind of ant. When such an ant meets the caterpillar, the ant strokes it with its antennae, and the caterpillar exudes a sweet fluid from a special gland on its tenth segment. Apparently the ant likes this substance, because it then carries the caterpillar home to its nest. There the ants drink the sweet fluid exuded by the caterpillar. And, what does the caterpillar eat? - The baby ants. The ants show their appreciation to the caterpillar by letting him spend the winter in a special cavity of their nest. It continues to eat the young ants until spring. Eventually it emerges as an adult butterfly and flies away to establish more of its kind. And the cycle starts all over again. Some people are not much different from these ants. For you see, they cherish a luxury item to the injury of themselves. This is why Paul said, “For the love of money is the root of all kinds evil: which some reaching after have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows” (1 Tim. 6:10). Think About It! Have A Great Day! Tom Moore North Main Church of Christ 823 N. Main Street Malvern, AR 72104 _________________Places where I'm active and recommend: http://auctions.shopping.yahoo.com/booth/mike_bumby http://www.JerkyTrail.com http://www.papasbargainbarn.com htttp://bbpmarketing.com/mydlc.html?26822 http://community.adlandpro.com/go/papaof7
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Hi Mary!! Glad to see you back...;-) Thank you for your post.
Peace.