Too often are our thoughts on keeping what we have or finding ways to acquire more. When, instead, our focus should be on making the most of our lives. So often we put off those things that we know we need to do while fe focus on temporary desires. Had we put our focus where it was needed, not only would we have accomplished more, but the guilt and worry that we store for such poor choices would not be there either.
I am a greedy person. I like my comforts and tend to indulge them rather than do the long list of other things that I continually put off until later. I don't believe that God is asking us to completely cut ourselves off from the world and the joys that can be found within it. Rather, I believe that I need to achieve a better balance in my life that helps me to give of myself, my talent, my treasure, and my time, rather than hoarding them away.