Our Desires

The past couple weeks I have been thinking the topic of everything has it's opposite, how there is an opposition in all things. Many things that we do or use can be applied for good or for evil. That can be technology, money, leadership positions, and many other things. But one thing that has really stuck out to me these past couple weeks is our desires. Those too can have their opposites. As i've pondered about what road to take in my life and what I really want for me it has come to me that I can do a great many things, but all of these things that I can do can influence on both sides of the spectrum depending on my desires, the condition of my heart, my conversion. For example, worldly possessions are something that many desire in some shape or form, but if your heart isn't in the right place when you come across these possessions they can be a bad influence on you or others. Riches are something that attract many, but only if you have the mindset as it asks in Jacob 2:18-19

 18 But before ye seek for riches, seek ye for the kingdom of God.

 19 And after ye have obtained a hope in Christ ye shall obtain riches, if ye seek them; and ye

will seek them for the intent to do good—to clothe the naked, and to feed the hungry, and to liberate the captive, and administer relief to the sick and the afflicted.

then will the riches be a blessing. That's why it's so important to always work on your conversion, we never know when temptations will come our way. We always need to ask, 'what is my desire in wanting this possession?' If it is for personal gain or pride then we probably have better options.