For The Kingdom

What does it mean to work for the Kingdom? What does it "really" mean to give all you own to the poor? If I'm a millionaire do I give all of my money away instantly, or do I invest it wisely so that I can make more to use for the Kingdom in the long run? Am I to hate things that have so much money put into them when that money could have been used to help someone? I think of people that own multimillion dollar houses. I hate those houses. But Heaven is described as being very regal. Am I to hate the regal on earth but enjoy it in Heaven? Is it okay for me to have expensive hobbies, and if so, how much money is acceptable for me to put towards myself verses others?

I want to be poor. I want to give up everything. I want to be happy. I want to have hobbies. I want to enjoy well done Good things. How do I do all of that to benefit the Kingdom?

The picture is the Breakers in Newport, RI: one of many beautiful mansions lining the Cliff Walk on the coast.

12/28/10