KerrTexas
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What is it that a man would desire above all things ?
At first glance, this may seem an easy question to answer. However, upon giving the question some thought, an appropriate answer becomes illusive, as specific responses are applied to the question.
Perhaps, the answer to this question may be known to a few, however, at this time it is unknown to me.
For what purpose do I ask this question ?
The Scriptures ( The Word of God ) tells us of "earthly treasures" verses "heavenly treasures".
As a man, what is it that "I" would desire above all things, on Earth or in Heaven ?
"Heavenly treasures" seems to be a reasonable response. Should I desire "heavenly treasures" above all things ?
What is the difference between these "treasures" ?
"Earthly treasures" would be anything that dissolve's or one day will be no longer.
A man with a stack of cash...perhaps a treasure for him today, might catch fire, becoming ash and smoke tomorrow, so what value would this treasure be to that man as ash and smoke ?
So, perhaps, I should not desire such an "earthly treasure" above all things.
Is it then the "heavenly treasures" that I should desire above all things ? for these treasures would be enduring and maintain value for all of eternity, as it has been promised by God.
What, then, are these "heavenly treasures" that a I should desire ?
To discover what these "heavenly treasures" may be, many traps await, illusions needing to be cast aside, veils to be pierced, hardships to be overcome, many 'secrets' to be unsealed.
From the experience's of life so far...we know this last statement to be accurate and true.
As we trod upon the path of our journey, will we discover the answer to this question ?
"What is it that a man would desire above all things " ?
Immortality ?
Would this be considered a "heavenly treasure" ? or even an "earthly treasure" ?
To be granted immortality by our Father, a treasure beyond measure ?
IF one was immortal and in pain, suffering from any sort of misery, then immortality would not be much of a "heavenly treasure" to be desired above all things, would it ?
IF one was immortal, and watched as others were in pain and suffered from any sort of misery, then immortality would not be much of an "earthly treasure" to be desired above all things, either.
So, it seems that immortality is not really the answer , after all.
IF I was strong, then immortality may be a "heavenly treasure", but would it then be desired above all things, or second to strength ?
Perhaps, "strength" is the "heavenly treasure" to be desired above all things.
Strong > Immortal.
IF I knew nothing more of myself, unaware that I am immortal and strong, then what kind of treasure would either of these be ?
Should I then desire either of these above all things ?
Knowledge.
Knowing, would then be something that is desired above all things.
Knowledgeable > Strong > Immortal.
Is this what a man would desire above all things ?
IF I squander my knowledge, and endeavor on useless activities, perhaps forever peering into the mirror with self admiration, knowing how strong I am, what kind of "heavenly treasure" would knowledge be ?
Even in knowing, without active application of what it is I know, then just my knowing would seem somewhat unwise .
Wisdom, then ?
Is it wisdom that a man would desire above all things ?
Then, knowledge, strength, and immortality are not necessarily desired above all things, without wisdom.
Wisdom > Knowledge > Strength > Immortality.
IF I use my wisdom, knowledge, strength and immortality, to become a tyrant, crushing any perceived enemies and make them suffer, would these then be "heavenly treasures" and if so, to whom ?
Mercy.
Perhaps, Mercy is to be desired above all things.
Mercy > Wisdom > Knowledge > Strength > Immortality.
Love.
IF I love not, and am apathetic to others, and cared not about the welfare of anyone or anything. Merciful, Wise, Knowledgeable, Strong, Immortal, but always alone with my treasures, ...would they then be "heavenly treasures" to be desired above all things ?
Love > Mercy > Wisdom > Knowledge > Strength > Immortality.
The list of what a man would desire above all things seems as though to never be complete.
Perhaps none of these things are to be desired above all things.
What is it that a man would desire above all things ?
Perhaps, what a man would desire above all things is to die a good death, knowing that in life he loved, was merciful, wise, and strong.
Because of these things during his life, he shall then become immortal.
At first glance, this may seem an easy question to answer. However, upon giving the question some thought, an appropriate answer becomes illusive, as specific responses are applied to the question.
Perhaps, the answer to this question may be known to a few, however, at this time it is unknown to me.
For what purpose do I ask this question ?
The Scriptures ( The Word of God ) tells us of "earthly treasures" verses "heavenly treasures".
As a man, what is it that "I" would desire above all things, on Earth or in Heaven ?
"Heavenly treasures" seems to be a reasonable response. Should I desire "heavenly treasures" above all things ?
What is the difference between these "treasures" ?
"Earthly treasures" would be anything that dissolve's or one day will be no longer.
A man with a stack of cash...perhaps a treasure for him today, might catch fire, becoming ash and smoke tomorrow, so what value would this treasure be to that man as ash and smoke ?
So, perhaps, I should not desire such an "earthly treasure" above all things.
Is it then the "heavenly treasures" that I should desire above all things ? for these treasures would be enduring and maintain value for all of eternity, as it has been promised by God.
What, then, are these "heavenly treasures" that a I should desire ?
To discover what these "heavenly treasures" may be, many traps await, illusions needing to be cast aside, veils to be pierced, hardships to be overcome, many 'secrets' to be unsealed.
From the experience's of life so far...we know this last statement to be accurate and true.
As we trod upon the path of our journey, will we discover the answer to this question ?
"What is it that a man would desire above all things " ?
Immortality ?
Would this be considered a "heavenly treasure" ? or even an "earthly treasure" ?
To be granted immortality by our Father, a treasure beyond measure ?
IF one was immortal and in pain, suffering from any sort of misery, then immortality would not be much of a "heavenly treasure" to be desired above all things, would it ?
IF one was immortal, and watched as others were in pain and suffered from any sort of misery, then immortality would not be much of an "earthly treasure" to be desired above all things, either.
So, it seems that immortality is not really the answer , after all.
IF I was strong, then immortality may be a "heavenly treasure", but would it then be desired above all things, or second to strength ?
Perhaps, "strength" is the "heavenly treasure" to be desired above all things.
Strong > Immortal.
IF I knew nothing more of myself, unaware that I am immortal and strong, then what kind of treasure would either of these be ?
Should I then desire either of these above all things ?
Knowledge.
Knowing, would then be something that is desired above all things.
Knowledgeable > Strong > Immortal.
Is this what a man would desire above all things ?
IF I squander my knowledge, and endeavor on useless activities, perhaps forever peering into the mirror with self admiration, knowing how strong I am, what kind of "heavenly treasure" would knowledge be ?
Even in knowing, without active application of what it is I know, then just my knowing would seem somewhat unwise .
Wisdom, then ?
Is it wisdom that a man would desire above all things ?
Then, knowledge, strength, and immortality are not necessarily desired above all things, without wisdom.
Wisdom > Knowledge > Strength > Immortality.
IF I use my wisdom, knowledge, strength and immortality, to become a tyrant, crushing any perceived enemies and make them suffer, would these then be "heavenly treasures" and if so, to whom ?
Mercy.
Perhaps, Mercy is to be desired above all things.
Mercy > Wisdom > Knowledge > Strength > Immortality.
Love.
IF I love not, and am apathetic to others, and cared not about the welfare of anyone or anything. Merciful, Wise, Knowledgeable, Strong, Immortal, but always alone with my treasures, ...would they then be "heavenly treasures" to be desired above all things ?
Love > Mercy > Wisdom > Knowledge > Strength > Immortality.
The list of what a man would desire above all things seems as though to never be complete.
Perhaps none of these things are to be desired above all things.
What is it that a man would desire above all things ?
Perhaps, what a man would desire above all things is to die a good death, knowing that in life he loved, was merciful, wise, and strong.
Because of these things during his life, he shall then become immortal.
