masters and slaves

Sometimes the roles of master and slave are obvious and sometimes not.  It is interesting to consider the "why" behind are choices and our actions.  I think we'll often find that the "why" behind our choices and actions is the direct fallout of slavery.  In our culture, many are slaves to money.  Since money is their master they have decided to orient their careers and their ambitions to serve that master.  But slavery isn't called slavery without purpose.  I think that is why many people are unhappy with their lives.  By making money the master we may make decisions, choose careers and take actions that put service to that master over personal happiness, fulfillment or relationships.  It has been said that "money makes a good servant but a poor master".  If we can set money aside as the master in our lives we may find great freedom to serve our true Master.  He is interested not in slaves but in followers.  In choosing to serve Him we finally find a solid basis for decisions, actions, career choices and we find the keys to unlock relationships and to find our identity.   Job 28: 1 "Surely there is a mine for silver,       And a place where gold is refined.  2 Iron is taken from the earth,       And copper is smelted from ore. 12 "But where can wisdom be found?       And where is the place of understanding?  13 Man does not know its value,       Nor is it found in the land of the living. 21 It is hidden from the eyes of all living,       And concealed from the birds of the air.  22 Destruction and Death say,       'We have heard a report about it with our ears.'  23 God understands its way,       And He knows its place. 28 And to man He said,       ' Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom,       And to depart from evil is understanding.'"   blessings, Rob Smith