Skip to main content

The Meaning of True Wealth

The Meaning of True Wealth

Growing up, I struggled very hard to understand why the Apostle Paul  said these words to the church of his time, "so if we (humans) have food and clothing, let us be content (happy) with that"
(1 Timothy 6:8) 

I struggled because I thought the learned apostle was being selfish here in telling Christians and everyone actually not to chase after other human desires, and that having food and clothing is enough to get us by on earth. I thought .. how selfish a statement is that?  You have forsaken all your pleasures and wealth to follow Jesus Christ through and through, but then why would you compel (force) others to do same if it is not from their own will?
Childish thoughts have childish reasoning. But as I grew older, and having spent larger part of my childhood in and out of hospitals, from orthopaedic surgery rooms A to different orthopaedic surgery B in another country, this statement began to make more sense to me everyday.

Here is why....
We all somewhat believe money provides answers to almost all the problems in this world right? It truly does. Doesn't it? But remember I said almost, meaning not everything.
For instance, you can buy or build a grande mansion with money or material wealth, but you can never be guaranteed to have a good home or great family for that matter.

You can buy the most expensive Rolex watch in the world with money, but you cannot ask time to stop, tick slowly or faster for you just because you have an expensive Rolex on your wrist. Time will do its work as it is assigned to do.

Likewise, you cannot buy good sleep and a peace of mind, just because you have an orthopaedic massage bed in your bedroom with your money. You have to work hard to get your peace of mind and have a good sleep too. Any nocturnal like myself will understand the importance of good sleep.

You can get a beautiful wife, a handsome husband but you may not know peace

So can you have a rich powerful and a supportive husband or wife but not intimacy because they may not always be there for you when you need them. Because they are always working hard to keep up your expectations.

True wealth is not really about money or material things. True wealth is a common sense blend of money, good health and the maturity to understand and appreciate the little things of life always.

Kwame Sarpong
Freelance Writer
VPE Kumasi Toastmasters

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Looking for Mr. Right And Mrs. Right

Any man who  tolerates all your nonsense as a woman and still finds you  perfect in his own eyes is your Mr. Right Likewise, any woman who tolerates all your stupidity as a man, and yet is able to submit under your authority as a man and love you is the Mrs. Right. No man or woman will check out all your boxes of being perfect or not a perfect match. Understand this one truth!!!! Here's a little revelation for us all to understand; there can be no decent woman or man just for only you. There are millions of decent people out there, just that they may not be that stunning model of a woman you're looking for or the man with six packs with a full beard. The moment you think of yourself too important to be in a different league than any other person just because you are wearing some designer dresses and suits and so you start rejecting suitors who you think are beneath your overrated standards, remember quickly that we all have our flaws. To help you reflect on this better, ...
Post a Comment
Read more

How Failure Breeds Great Achievers

I get asked by many people a lot of times... Why do you always like writing motivational stories and messages to inspire others. What inspires you, and what do you get from doing that  every morning anyway? My answer has always been simple. To prevent people  especially you from giving up in life when you face the least form of failure. My greatest wish is to provide hope, faith and reason for you not to give up in life. I would like you to think of me   as your symbol of Inspiration for each day. Most people, ironically, think  that people who always inspire, motivate and encourage other people don't have problems,  they think they have a cozy and smooth life, that's why they are able to encourage people. But believe me, that's not true. On the contrary, those kind of people like me, are the kinds of people facing all sorts of problems, challenges and difficulties in life. The trick here, however is, I have chosen to look at  my failures, challe...
Post a Comment
Read more

Everything Is Temporary

Corona Virus has proved that everything around us is so temporary. Things that our lives revolved around...work, gym, malls, movies and other social activities have all gone for a toss. These were things which used to occupy our time and attention virtually everyday, so much that we neglected what was most important to us in the first place. We are learning to live without them now, as our only option these days, is to stay indoors to keep ourselves safe. It is teaching us all  one thing,  that in the end, our home and families really matter. They are our point of safety in difficult times like these. So should this crisis come to an end, which will be very soon,   do know where your priorities lie henceforth. It is not in your work, or your insatiable ambitions. It is with your family. Kwame Sarpong |  Freelance Writer:  Nyansa365  e: nyansa365@gmail.com | w: nyansa365.blogspot.com  m: +233205832364 |...
Post a Comment
Read more