{"id":8193,"date":"2024-04-02T21:19:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T02:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/?page_id=8193"},"modified":"2024-04-02T21:30:23","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T02:30:23","slug":"2024s_essc_cc_9_ia_content_3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/2024s_essc_cc_9_ia_content_3\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5927\u5b78\u8207\u6c42\u8077 \u7b2c\u4e09\u8f2a 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"trp_language_switcher_shortcode\">\n<div class=\"trp-language-switcher trp-language-switcher-container\" data-no-translation >\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-current-language\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-language\">\n                <a href=\"#\" class=\"trp-ls-shortcode-disabled-language trp-ls-disabled-language\"  title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault()\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_TW.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_TW\" title=\"\u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7e41\u9ad4\u4e2d\u6587\t\t<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8193#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"English\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/en_US.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"en_US\" title=\"English\"> English        <\/a>\n\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8193#TRPLINKPROCESSED\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\">\n            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"trp-flag-image\" src=\"\/wp-content\/plugins\/translatepress-multilingual\/assets\/images\/flags\/zh_CN.png\" width=\"18\" height=\"12\" alt=\"zh_CN\" title=\"\u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587\"> \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587        <\/a>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <script type=\"application\/javascript\">\n        \/\/ need to have the same with set from JS on both divs. Otherwise it can push stuff around in HTML\n        var trp_ls_shortcodes = document.querySelectorAll('.trp_language_switcher_shortcode .trp-language-switcher');\n        if ( trp_ls_shortcodes.length > 0) {\n            \/\/ get the last language switcher added\n            var trp_el = trp_ls_shortcodes[trp_ls_shortcodes.length - 1];\n\n            var trp_shortcode_language_item = trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-language' )\n            \/\/ set width\n            var trp_ls_shortcode_width                                               = trp_shortcode_language_item.offsetWidth + 16;\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.width                                  = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n            trp_el.querySelector( '.trp-ls-shortcode-current-language' ).style.width = trp_ls_shortcode_width + 'px';\n\n            \/\/ We're putting this on display: none after we have its width.\n            trp_shortcode_language_item.style.display = 'none';\n        }\n    <\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/2024s-CC9-IA3-EN.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Your Heart is Where Your Treasure is<\/b><\/strong><strong><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/strong><em><i>\u201cFor where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.\u201d &nbsp;Matthew 6:21.<\/i><\/em>&nbsp;There is nothing wrong with pursuing a fulfilling career which can in turn be equipping you with the competencies to serve God. &nbsp;But if the pursuit takes you away from worshipping and loving God intimately, then it becomes dangerous at the heart level. &nbsp;Instead of valuing and building treasure on earth, Christ urged His followers to store up treasures in Heaven (Matthew 6:19-20).<\/p>\n<p>Cross check yourself daily\u2026where and what have you spent most of your time, money and energy. &nbsp;What causes you anxiety? &nbsp;Make the time to assess and guard your heart. &nbsp;Center your heart on Jesus to cast out the unworthy worldly desires.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>How can you Guard your Heart?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Watch out for what you invest in. &nbsp;When we invest in something, it begins to matter to us; and we invest in the things that matter to us. &nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is not that money is evil, nor is it to suggest that we should not save or should not invest time or efforts into &#8220;worldly&#8221; things. It is the love of money instead of God, that is the problem. &nbsp;<em><i>\u201cFor the <\/i><\/em><strong><em><b><i>love of money<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><em><i>&nbsp;is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.\u201d &nbsp;1 Timothy 6:10.<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p>From a Godly perspective, our earthly treasures are tools. Ultimately, they all belong to God and we are to steward them wisely (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bibleref.com\/Luke\/16\/Luke-16-10.html\">Luke 16:10\u201313<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>So, by guard your desires, and consider where you can say no and set up healthy boundaries around your heart. &nbsp;These boundaries can prevent what is coming in to your heart and also allowing what goes out from your heart. &nbsp;Guarding your heart helps you protect what you indulge in and where your eyes are fixated.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>Watch what you say for it comes from your heart<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em><i>\u201cThe mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked. &nbsp;Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins. &nbsp;Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, but a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding. &nbsp;Wise people store up knowledge, But the mouth of the foolish is near destruction.\u201d &nbsp;Proverbs 10:11-14<\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<p>We spend more time at work than we do at home or any other place. &nbsp;Therefore, most of our interactions and conversations are with our colleagues. &nbsp;Have you been wounded by the words of someone at work or you doing the same to someone else? &nbsp;The words of God bring healing, love, understanding, and grace to all around Him. &nbsp;So, what words have come out of your mouth which reveal the health condition of your heart?<\/p>\n<p>Let us seek God with a pure heart and in doing so, will take you and others affected by you to be in closer intimacy with God. &nbsp;Let us become ambassadors of God while we are still working on our career and also beyond\u2026through retirement. &nbsp;Face it, we have more time available to serve as His ambassador and do good for others.<\/p>\n<p>We warmly invite you to come to the True Jesus Church\u2019s bi-annual Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation.&nbsp; See details below.<\/p>\n<p>18-21 April, 2024 Evangelical Service and Spiritual Convocation<\/p>\n<p>Thursday, 18 April, 2024 6:50PM to 8:10PM<br \/>\nFriday and Saturday, 19-20 April, 2024&nbsp;9:00AM to 8:10PM<br \/>\nSunday, 21 April, 2024 9:00AM to 1:00PM<br \/>\nComplimentary lunch and dinner will be served.<\/p>\n<p>Please find our church location below:<\/p>\n<p><b>True Jesus Church<\/b><br \/>\n<b>4N550 Church Road<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Bensenville,&nbsp;<abbr title=\"Illinois\">IL<\/abbr>&nbsp;60106<br \/>\n<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/True+Jesus+Church+Chicago\/@41.945266,-87.9536702,18.39z\/data=!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x880fb39f5fbd433d:0x72d82c41e185bf3e!2s4+S+Church+Rd,+Bensenville,+IL+60106!3b1!8m2!3d41.9448745!4d-87.9534209!3m5!1s0x880fb3a1e4e2dd49:0xd44299b704de1192!8m2!3d41.9453743!4d-87.9533863!16s%2Fg%2F1tdn02z1?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>&nbsp;Google Maps<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<p>For online streaming, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/service\/live-sabbath-service\/\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For regular service hours, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/\">click here<\/a>.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Email us at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org\">ilovejesus@tjc-chicago.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your Heart is Where Your Treasure is \u201cFor where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.\u201d &nbsp;Matthew 6:21.&nbsp;There is nothing wrong with pursuing a fulfilling career which can in turn be equipping you with the competencies to serve God. &nbsp;But if the pursuit takes you away from worshipping and loving God intimately, then [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8193","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-05-26 11:04:38","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8193","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/14"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8193"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8193\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8199,"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8193\/revisions\/8199"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tjc-chicago.org\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8193"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}