One of my new hobbies is going to auctions and flea markets. I love to find great bargains either for my own home but mainly to resell. I went to a library and bought probably 100 books for a dime each and have begun reselling them. It is a fun way to make a few extra dollars. It is fun to see if items sell for what I anticipate or if I have bought a big flop!!
One of the things that has come to my attention is that a lot of people have begun buying antique books just for their covers, not for their content. Interior decorators buy them and use them to create a warm, old-world atmosphere in the homes of affluent people. They do not care what the content of the book is, just that the covers match the room's decor. These books are only for show.
Focusing on outward appearance may be a pleasing way to decorate a home, but it certainly is a very dangerous way to lead your life. Jesus reprimanded many religious leaders of His day because they did not practice what they preached. They were addicted to praise and self-importance. Instead of opening the doors of heaven to people, because of their actions, they shut the door in their faces. Jesus said of them: "Everything they do is for man to see." Matthew 23:5
God calls us to be people of inner substance, not just outward appearance. We need to show others the reality of God by an attitude of humility. In living for Jesus, our content is much more important than our cover.
The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:11-12
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