Measure Love by what?

I've been thinking about guilt and possessions since Suzie wrote about it. Think about it, it would be wrong to measure 'if we are right in the sight of God', because of what 'we have'. Instead, our measure should be about what others don't have when they are with us. Remember the bible story about the Rich man and Lazerous? The rich man didn't end up in the torment of Hell because he was rich, but because Lazerous suffered at his doorstep. Don't worry if you've accumulated a bit more than your neighbor, only worry if your neighbor has a righteous complaint about your lack of compassion after he's encountered you. And a 'righteous complaint' must be defined by God.

Measures by possessions are false. They don't adequately describe the character of the rich -or the poor; the rich in money are only truly rich if their heart is able to feel and do compassion. In addition, the poor in material things are truly poor if they only count richness by material wealth. Therefore, both can end up as the rich man in that bible story.

No doubt Suzie will be envied by some poor people, but by what measure? I suggest if someone wants a true account of her love, ask those who are closest to her. I think she'll pass the test. She may not buy Lazerous an Audi, but I'll bet she'll give him a ride. Which is actually the same thing, seeing one has arrived!