BBD 10.18.04 All That Glitters
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10.18.04
All That Glitters
For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed
unto Thessalonica. - II Timothy 4:10.
In Lima, Peru at their famous gold museum (Museo de Oro) apparently all that
glitters is not gold. Many of the ceremonial daggers, jewelry, ornaments,
and other artifacts have been found to be only replicas. It is estimated as
many as 85% are copies and only 15% are the real thing. The 20,000 artifacts
held by Museo de Oro have been displayed across the world. The museum may
now face fines and other sanctions as a result of their actions (2001).
The world presents itself as glittering gold but the truth is that the world’s
riches are much like the gold of the Museo de Oro. Adam and Eve found out
the fruit of the forbidden tree was not as sweet as they had thought when
living the rest of their lives with the consequences. The Children of Israel
continually lusted after the world and judgment fell upon them in horrible
ways. The prodigal son wanted what the world had to offer but found himself
ready to eat the slop of the hogs as a result.
The world presents itself as glittering gold but we know the truth is that
the glitter is false. We have a choice. We can drink of the spit of this
world or of the River of Life from our Lord. We can eat of the hog slop of
the world or we can eat of the Bread of Life. Have you “loved this present
world“? Have you believed a lie? Give up the fool’s gold of the world and
grab hold of the real thing. Seek God with all your heart (Psalm 119:9-16).
Resist the devil and draw near to God (James 4:7-8). Listen to wisdom
(Proverbs 8:1-11).
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