VALUES

How can I tell if I genuinely value what God Values?

God's Response
Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.
I John 2:15-16

Levi invited Jesus and His disciples to his home as dinner guests, along with many tax collectors and other disreputable sinners. (There were many people of this kind among Jesus' followers.) But when the teachers of religious law who were Pharisees saw Him eating with tax collectors and other sinners, they asked His disciples, "Why does He eat with such scum?"
Mark 2:15-16

Our Takeaway
Like the Pharisees, we can give the impression of avoiding worldly pleasures and still harbor worldly attitudes in our hearts. It is also possible, like Jesus, to love sinners and spend time with them while maintaining a commitment to the values of God's Kingdom. God values self-controls, a spirit of generosity, and a commitment to humble service. What values are most important to you? Do your actions reflect the world's values or Gods' values?

God's Promise
Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need.
Matthew 6:33