Treasures

Here are some interesting statistics I came across recently. • By the time they have been retired for two years, 78% of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress because of joblessness or divorce. • Within five years of retirement, an estimated 60% of former NBA players are broke. We are often very jealous and envious of those who seem to have more than we do. I have to confess that I have looked at what some of these star athletes and movie stars make and have said, "If I could make that much just once, I would be set for life." Of course, there I go shattering that 10th commandment. The truth is that in Christ I have much more than many of them will ever have, and even financially, I am better off than these guys. In fact, according to these statistics, I am better of the 78% of them. :) The Bible says "But godliness actually is a means of great gain when accompanied by contentment. For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. If we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. " (1 Timothy 6:6-10) That's what these statistics say. I guess I don't envy them after all. I'm going to go down, help my wife fix supper, help my kids get ready for bed, go join my brothers and sisters in a time of prayer at church, and spend the evening with my wife. Life is good.