Great posts, everyone! Merry-go-rounds just go in circles, roundandroundandroundandround.... Eventually you want to get off before you toss your cookies...
...And it is not just the rich on that merry-go-round, but those that covet what the rich have, crying how unfair it is, and that they deserve some of what others have, finding no satisfaction with what they have because they HAVE NOT that peace that surpasses all understanding. The carousel with all the pretty horses beckons everyone; wise are the ones who refuse to ride and those that do, get off quickly.
As I was just telling a friend of mine, even though I have a cute little house that we are close to done remodeling, when Jesus calls me Home, I won't even glance backward. My treasure is not here. This is not my home. Even with my fantastic new kitchen.