{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Words of Life: Treasure and Worry","description":"During his ministry, Jesus repeatedly referred to himself as the Bread of Life. His words would have stirred echoes of the Torah: \u201cMan does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.\u201d Just as bread sustains the body, the words of the LORD nourish the soul. Yet, Jesus\u2019s teachings were not always easy to digest. His words could be unsettling and paradigm-shifting, turning long-held beliefs on their heads. Some who heard him turned away. But Simon Peter recognized the truth. When others left, he confessed, \u201cLord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life\u201d In this series, we will dive deep into one of Jesus\u2019s most famous teachings, the Sermon on the Mount. We will consider how these words of life nourish us, even as they challenge us, and how we might apply them to our lived stories today. This week, Mike Erre invited us to consider how Jesus\u2019 illuminates the difference between an abundance mindset and a scarcity mindset. Rather than living split between what we treasure and what we possess, Jesus\u2019 invitation allows us to live with our whole hearts. Having faith in Christ will not make us immune to losing what we enjoy, but our faith in Christ should actively disciple us away from anything we make of ultimate importance above his kingdom life. If The Practice Church is your home community, please join the Core Team. ","author_name":"The Practice Church Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/thepractice.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"