Self Righteousness.....

Why do we feel that we are entitled today in our world and where do we get off having this self righteousness?  Today our society is so money hungry and driven on social status.  Everyone is looking to see what car you drive, what phone you have, what type of house you live in, what brand of purse you are carrying, and what type of clothes you wear?  Our world is so close minded because we fix our eyes on these things and here all of these things are temporary and will pass away with the earth.  We keep telling ourselves "this is the last thing I need, then I will be good."  Do we realize that is a constant lie? We will NEVER be satisfied with the latest gadget?  Do you find yourself measuring yourself with others? Or are you the one flaunting your money and possessions?  Let us look at Matthew 6:19- Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.   This is true wisdom spoken here and 100% truth.  We have our jobs to where we work hard for our wages, and here we waste them on possessions that don't fulfill us.  I have said this before and I will say it again.  Our society is so fixed on debit and credit cards to where people don't carry cash on them anymore.  It is a good idea to keep cash on you or in your car so if you see someone that needs help, you are able to do so.  It is available to use to bless another person!! We can't just expect things to fall into place, we need to be ready and be prepared to be used by God.  Now onto the topic of "Self Righteousness" let us take a look at Gods Word: Isaiah 64:6-All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags, we all shrivel up like a leaf, and like the wind our sins sweep us away.   So did you get a raise at work? Did you get promoted?  It wasn't you and your good works of righteousness.  It was God!!! Every good and perfect thing comes down from Heaven above. (James 1:17)  So have you gotten a gift or blessing? If so it is from God himself.  We cannot earn anything through our efforts or good works.  We can take a look around today in our culture and see money hungry people who serve Money and not God.   In Matthew 6:24 it says - No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other; or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.  You cannot serve both God and Money.  So who do you serve? Who is your master?  The Bible is truth and wisdom.  Time to evaluate yourself today and see where you stand at this very moment.  Do you need to make changes?  Do you feel you are entitled because of all of the good things you have done?