Why is the simple so complex?

I heard a person speaking this past week, and he referenced a passage that I had heard before, but had not really spent much time thinking about. It was the following...

Bear fruits in keeping with repentance.

And the crowds asked him, "What then shall we do?"

And he answered them, "Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise."

Tax collectors also came to be baptized and said to him, "Teacher, what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Collect no more than you are authorized to do."

Soldiers also asked him, "And we, what shall we do?" And he said to them, "Do not extort money from anyone by threats or by false accusation, and be content with your wages."

John spoke with the people and told them very simply ways in which the message of the gospel plays out in day to day living. If you have extra, share with those in need. If you have authority, use it to the extent you are required to. If you have power, do not use it for selfish gain. Be satisfied with what you have. VERY SIMPLE!!!

But have you noticed how hard it is to live this simple life out?? It seems that no matter how hard we try, we keep getting in the way. It is a daily struggle - that without the help of One who is completely self-less, it is impossible.

Micah said it this way...

He has told you, O man, what is good;
And what does the LORD require of you
But to do justice, to love kindness,
And to walk humbly with your God?

Pretty Simple - Let's all try it!