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A story is told about a "yuppie" who was in a car accident on a dangerous mountain road.
When a highway patrolman came upon the scene, he found the "yuppie" peering over the
edge of the cliff and wailing, "My BMW! My BMW!"
In disbelief, the officer said, "Sir, you are grieving over the loss of your BMW. You don't even seem to realize that your arm has been torn off in the accident."
Whereupon the "yuppie" again began to wail, "My Rolex! My Rolex!"
There's nothing inherently wrong with sports cars and expensive watches. But this story illustrates how ridiculous it is when our priorities are misplaced. The "yuppie" could certainly replace his car and his timepiece. His arm, however, was another matter.
How much more ridiculous it is when we consider our earthly status and possessions to be of higher priority than the kingdom of God! "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
In disbelief, the officer said, "Sir, you are grieving over the loss of your BMW. You don't even seem to realize that your arm has been torn off in the accident."
Whereupon the "yuppie" again began to wail, "My Rolex! My Rolex!"
There's nothing inherently wrong with sports cars and expensive watches. But this story illustrates how ridiculous it is when our priorities are misplaced. The "yuppie" could certainly replace his car and his timepiece. His arm, however, was another matter.
How much more ridiculous it is when we consider our earthly status and possessions to be of higher priority than the kingdom of God! "Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
