The Pursuit of Comfort

We had a reflection at church, and these are the thoughts I had on it.

The scripture reading:
"'God's kingdom is like a treasure hidden in a field for years and then accidentally found by a trespasser. The finder is ecstatic-what a find!-and proceeds to sell everything he owns to raise money and buy that field.'
'Or, God's kingdom is like a jewel merchant on the hunt for excellent pearls. Finding one that is flawless, he immediately sells everything and buys it.'" Matthew 13:44-46

-made me think about why I am where I am, and why pursue more service.
Am I pursuing significance? Self-worth?
-giving up everything to follow, what does that even mean in this day and age?
Giving up: security, titles, comfort
What is money if you don't have the love of God?
What is comfort without God? What is education? What is prestige?

False kingdoms:

• What can God do for us, rather than who is God and what can we do with and for him.
• Using church as a pedestal. I am a better person because I come here once a week and financially contribute.
• I come here once a week and sing the right words, but the rest of my week does not reflect that God is a part of my life.
• I profess to love God and can maintain polite conversation at church, but my relationship with own family is being neglected.
• I love the idea of loving my neighbor, but I can't even bring myself to walk downtown and face reality. Neighbors at church are good enough.