None of us know how long our earthly lives will be. We know the data, the average life span, but we also know that it is the AVERAGE life span, which means that half the people life longer than that and half live less than that. The most important thing to remember about our life span is that we live it.
Part of living my life span is preparing those whom GOD has entrusted me with for living theirs. Each day we try to do the best we can to live godly lives, to be godly examples for our children. Now, I fail at it miserably sometimes but I apologize to GOD and to them and keep trying. What we are doing isn't just about today; it is about laying the foundation that will sustain them their entire life.
Today's word is what got me to thinking about what I do during my life span, and the inheritance I leave behind. Today's word is Proverbs 13:22, ESV, which reads, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, but the sinner's wealth is laid up for the righteous."
Obviously, if this verses was speaking about monetary wealth, we are certainly not going to leave an inheritance that will sustain our children's children. You could take everything Trish and I own and empty our bank accounts and maybe have enough for a couple of decent meals. But, this verse isn't talking about monetary inheritance for the good man (this is why it is called an inheritance). This verse is saying that the good person will leave something for their children that will be passed down to their children; something that will last for generations (a godly example and an example of their personal relationship with the SAVIOR).
On the other hand, it states that the sinner's WEALTH will be laid up for the righteous. Money is good and money is necessary and we have to have a certain amount of money. But, money isn't what your children need. Seeing you living for JESUS and serving the LORD and living a godly example - that is the inheritance your children need. And, if GOD wills, if you have money to leave them, that is just extra blessings.
Teach your children and grandchildren the way of CHRIST - that's an inheritance that will last forever!
Be Blessed,
Mickey T
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