Advent Calendar Day Sixteen

Jesus lived a simple life. He didn't have a dishwasher, he didn't have designer clothes. I really like the story of the rich young man in the bible (it can be found in Matthew 19: 16-22)

Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?"

"Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the commandments."

"Which ones?" the man inquired.

Jesus replied, " 'Do not murder, do not commit adultery, do not steal, do not give false testimony, honour your father and mother,' and 'love your neighbor as yourself.'"

"All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?"

Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."

When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.

Now I'm guessing that being perfect is our aim. With presents piling high at this time of year, lets think about gving away rather than receiving.

Chocolate: Tooty Frooties
Number: 5
Mood: Manic