Neh 5:16 - Instead, I devoted myself to the work on this wall. All my men were assembled there for the work; we did not acquire any land.
You can only work for one kingdom at a time.
Nehemiah had the right to be paid for his leadership and service from the people, yet he did not burden them with more expense. Instead, he stayed focused on the work.
In contrast, the other leaders tried to make money for themselves out of the situation, and finally were disciplined for it. These men had the great opportunity to lead in God's Kingdom and instead were focused on their own kingdoms.
Jesus said it was true: we can only work for one master/kingdom at a time.
These days, it's even more prevalent than ever: people choose to focus on their own kingdoms: houses, cars, lifestyles, etc. than on what God wants done. God's work takes a back seat to our desires. So our lives stay exposed to the enemy and we suffer from attacks -- instead of living victoriously, people live in fear, depression, selfishness, and turmoil. The time we should have spent on Gods kingdom is lost in chasing/commuting for pay checks. The money we should have given to the Lord's work is lost paying doctors and interest. There is little evidence of God's miracles around us because His Kingdom is not the focus.
It's time to stop this selfish focus and get back to work on the wall! Take a lesson from Nehemiah and get back to work on God's Kingdom.
Note: the ones who served were the ones God honored. They not only finished the wall, they were honored by God then & now! And we know they are the ones rich in eternity.
Who's profit are you working for these days?
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