Chaplains’ Chat

Sydney has been described as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stunning harbour views, glorious weather and a natural beauty that few cities can offer. The demand to live in Sydney is obvious, and rising house prices over previous decades are one testament to this. We live in a city and a society where we have been blessed with much material wealth. In a recent study earlier this year, Australia ranked second in the world for median wealth per adult behind Belgium. It is why some coined the phrase ‘the lucky country’ to describe Australia.

And yet in Chapel this Term, as we look at the living hope in Jesus, we were reminded of the danger of having our focus on ‘earthly treasures.’ As Jesus says, “where your treasure is there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). Jesus reminds us that there is more to life than what we see here on earth and the material possessions that we have and enjoy. We should see these as a gift from God, but Jesus also reminds us to be rich towards God, to store up treasure in heaven. The first step in this is seeing our dependence on Jesus in our lives and trusting in him. After all, he made us, he sustains us, and he provides for us.

Rev. Anthony Benn
Chaplain