OBSESSION OF POSSESSION by Rev Ron Buss of CYU Ministries. We must FOCUS on our own gifts and ignore those around us who do not understand.

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OBSESSION OF POSSESSION
by Rev Ron Buss
www.cyuministries.org

by Rev Ron Buss - Aug 2007

Dear Saints, we know that when we ask God to meet our needs, He will do so on His terms and not ours. "Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you (Matt 7:7)." The problem that arises is that our greed surpasses God’s timing, and in so, we cause chaotic conditions around us that can, if we succumb to them, overcome us: This condition is an obsession of possession. We see it, we want it; if we cannot have it when we want it, we take it!

"And He said to them, 'Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses' (Luke 12:15).” True joy is sharing and enjoying what you have, not hoarding and wringing your hands and saying, “Mine, its all mine.” It is a sad state to see someone that is surrounded with abundance, looking around to see what more there is to posses, when those things that had to be had, are gathering dust. When is enough, enough? If this is you, turn from your greed - It truly is better to give than to receive (accumulate). "Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the LORD your God which He has given you (Deut 16:17)."
A covetous heart is evil; it will not only destroy you, it will affect everyone around you. A covetous person is truly obsessed with the greed of possessing not only what they have, but what someone else has also.
"You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war (James 4:2)." Beware of those who are scheming to possess what God has given you. You may not know who they are but The Holy Spirit does, and if you are attuned to Him, He will tell you…So listen and heed His warning.
"13 They are spots and blemishes, carousing in their own deceptions while they feast with you, 14 having eyes full of adultery and that cannot cease from sin, enticing unstable souls. They have a heart trained in covetous practices, and are accursed children (2 Peter 2:13-14)."

YOU WILL NEVER CHANGE THE WORLD BUT THE WORLD MAY CHANGE YOU:

I am not trying to embed fear into anyone, for most people are good and caring. But what I am saying is to keep vigilant and you will not be taken by surprise.
"No one can enter a strong man’s house and plunder his goods, unless he first binds the strong man. And then he will plunder his house (Mark 3:27)."

You have heard that, 'you are as your friends are.' Choose your friends wisely for they could be wolves in sheep’s clothing. "But now I have written to you not to keep company with anyone named a brother, who is sexually immoral, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner—not even to eat with such a person (1 Cor 5:11)."

Is your church or place of worship a safe haven? No! Satan walks the earth and he is not barred entry from entering into any establishment - and sad to say he knows the inside of every church, synagogue, and any and all places of worship, in detail. "And the LORD said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So Satan answered the LORD and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it (Job 1:7).” When entering God’s House we need to focus on Our Lord Jesus and not on the persons around us. When we take our eyes off Jesus, we are susceptible to the snares of the evil one. The devil knows the heart of man and his weaknesses; he will dangle a carrot in front of you to lead you astray if you allow him access. "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8)."

THE COVETOUS PERSON:

The covetous person does not regard your feelings or safety. When greed overwhelms good sense, no one, or no thing is safe. Many who have been called to minister have turned from the Lord to follow the path of disgrace. Destiny and I have seen in many churches, the turmoil caused by a covetous spirit that has had its way over the pulpit and congregation. Once this disease has matured, it leaves a trail of disruption and destruction.

If you are a worshipper in a church that is going through this attack, pray for the renewing of the body and new growth to come forth out of the ashes. As servants (Christians) of The Lord, we are held to a higher standard than those who are still lost in the world. Our focus should not be on possessions but on the Great Commission. We are to give what we have been given, to those who are still seeking what we have found. As we give, it will be given back. "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you (Luke 6:38).”

PROGRESSIVE OR POSSESSIVE?

We all desire to be better and to have newer and nicer things; this is normal and progressive. However, coveting someone else’s "whatever," is a sin. Be content with what God gives you this day. If you are honorable with the least of things then He will give you more - This is the way of things. If you are reading this teaching and are consumed with a covetous spirit, know this, 'You will not enter into the gates of heaven until you are cleansed. For sin, in any form, will not enter into God’s rest.'

"For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God (Eph 5:5)." There is only one way to cleanse yourself of sin and that is to come to Jesus right now, as you are. Ask Jesus to wash you clean, and fill you with the power of The Holy Spirit, Who will help you to become the new you in Christ. For in Christ Jesus, you can do all things: not some things but all things.

LET US PRAY: Thank You Jesus for setting me free from the clutches of greed and covetousness. I will not look to the left or to the right; I will only look to You for all my needs. You are my strength and deliverer and in You, I can do all things. Amen

Rev Ron Buss
CYU Ministries.org

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