These two verses are timely for all of us in light of the disparity that exists between the way of the world and God’s way. We are part of the body of Christ, His church. All of our life is to be an offering to Him — through our prayers, our finances, our service, our familiarity with His Word. We are truly blessed when we put our faith and trust in Him. Christ would have us not to get caught up in the cares of this world — with the material things of this world — at the expense of our being caught up in Him. Rather, He would have us transformed in a renewal of our minds to desire to know more of Him and live in His way. It’s all captured in the teaching of Jesus where He says, "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."