Sunday Thoughts

We were talking about David and Bathsheba in Sunday School today. Just some thoughts I had on the subject. I've always loved the Veggie Tales version of that: King George and the Ducky. He had hundreds of perfect rubber duckies already but he wanted another one. I don't think what David did was any less childish: I don't care how many toys I already have, I want that one! Part of David's sin, at least where he started, was not being grateful for the blessings he already had. Colossians 3:15 says, "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful." Why are we commanded to be thankful? Ingratitude can lead to coveting what someone else has. As David showed, it can lead to a slippery slope downward too. I guess the key is to just be happy with what you have. Remember how many blessings Heavenly Father has already given you and don't compare. To present an analogy, I've noticed whenever I go shopping I magically forget everything I already have at home. I'll buy a pair of shoes then get home and realize I already have more pairs than I'll ever wear. That's one reason I don't like to go shopping. So to prevent ingratitude, just don't "go shopping." Count your blessings instead of sticking them in the back of your closet to forget. That prevents a lot of problems before they start.