There is a young man on a Journey and he has been entrusted with the most beautiful jewel, yet this treasure is not for him. He is on a mission to bring it before his king. So precious is this jewel that he hides it away as he travels along the road. Every now and then he will stop at a town or village and that is where the temptation begins. It would be so easy to show his treasure off a bit and let people marvel at this wonder that he has been entrusted with. It would certainly bring him a lot of fame and favor. He could take it to the king later and have some fun with it now. Another temptation is to settle down in that town, basking in his newfound popularity, and abandon the mission altogether. He could even sell the treasure and he would never have to work again. Every time he is around people the enticements seem to grow stronger, and yet he resists these temptations and finally reaches the kings palace. With the treasure still intact upon entering the throne room he sees the kings face. But more than that, he sees the kings pleasure.
As lead worshippers we have been given a precious gift but it is not meant for our enjoyment only God's glory.
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