The control of money.

Published: Feb. 19, 2017, 10 a.m.

Most people would agree that the world would be a better place if people used a little more common sense. But Jesus came to introduce a way of life that wasn't an improvement or addition to what's considered common sense. It was a complete reversal. This week we see that common sense says get yours, but Jesus says seek first my kingdom. Common sense says that you must frantically chase after the wealth of this world to have security and stability, but Jesus dispels the demands of worry and calls his people to seek his kingdom instead. We live in the uncommon sense of the gospel that assures us of heaven and offers us blessings in this world as well.