Bible Discussion Thread

As I read the chapters of matthew I realize much of what I have not been thinking lately. For instance I have felt very confused lately about giving to those who ask often and loaning to those who ask often even not returning what they borrowed. I came in contact with an elderly lady who is having to move to an apartment because she can't keep up her home any longer. Her home is packed wall to wall with belongings she has gathered over the years. Her caretaker, another lady and I were discussing what a job it will be to clear all of the things out of her house. Most of these were junk like outdated stereos, broken end tables and so on. Then I look at my own home and see the same is happening to me too much clutter. Then I read these chapters today and realize how can we give to others if we are not blessed by what God has given us in the first place. What we have in material things are only things God has blessed us with by his guidance and instructions. Just as we let go of the old to make room for the new so is the way of life. If we hang on to the old man we are left with only a life full of junk if we go with God each day is new and life is everlasting. Praise God for Matthew and this program where I can read online and enlarge the letters. Bless you for this program