"He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity...As he had come naked from his mother's womb, so will he return as he came. He will take nothing from the fruit of his labor that he can carry in his hand."
-Ecclesiastes 5:10, 15
-Ecclesiastes 5:10, 15
Ironically, on the face of our currency in the United States, "In God We Trust" is printed prominently. While there have been many legal battles over these small four words, they remain to this day. However, I am not sure I believe them. I think "In Money We Trust" would ring truer.
Obsessed with the newest technology and the fastest cars and shiniest things, this country has placed themselves at the altar of the dollar bill. Either from an abundance, or a lack thereof, money has become the object of worship and adoration. Those who have much are always grasping for more, while those who have little are convinced that a little more would be life changing. I'm afraid it is, but not in the way they hope. Money, in small or large amounts, awakes a hunger for more that is never satisfies, and often devours all that was important to us in an attempt to quiet its ravenous core.
What do we do then? Money is necessary to survive in this world that spins on the dollar and orbits around credit cards. Our perspective is what must change. Instead of seeing money as a prize or indication of greatness, we must first understand that it all belongs to God. It was never ours to begin with. He simply has allowed us to use it temporarily to further his kingdom, not ours. With this understanding, we can begin to see money as a tool rather than a reward on a pedestal.
You can't take it with you. When you leave this world, your money will stay. If I can save thousands of dollars, but all it does is sit in a bank, then it is useless. Will your legacy be that you gained a lot of money in this world? Or will you make an impact on this world with the way you radically use your money for the kingdom of Christ?
Father, I pray that you will grant me the privilege of sponsoring your kingdom in heaven through the ways I spend my money here on earth. May each penny be spent to bring you glory. Amen.
Obsessed with the newest technology and the fastest cars and shiniest things, this country has placed themselves at the altar of the dollar bill. Either from an abundance, or a lack thereof, money has become the object of worship and adoration. Those who have much are always grasping for more, while those who have little are convinced that a little more would be life changing. I'm afraid it is, but not in the way they hope. Money, in small or large amounts, awakes a hunger for more that is never satisfies, and often devours all that was important to us in an attempt to quiet its ravenous core.
What do we do then? Money is necessary to survive in this world that spins on the dollar and orbits around credit cards. Our perspective is what must change. Instead of seeing money as a prize or indication of greatness, we must first understand that it all belongs to God. It was never ours to begin with. He simply has allowed us to use it temporarily to further his kingdom, not ours. With this understanding, we can begin to see money as a tool rather than a reward on a pedestal.
You can't take it with you. When you leave this world, your money will stay. If I can save thousands of dollars, but all it does is sit in a bank, then it is useless. Will your legacy be that you gained a lot of money in this world? Or will you make an impact on this world with the way you radically use your money for the kingdom of Christ?
Father, I pray that you will grant me the privilege of sponsoring your kingdom in heaven through the ways I spend my money here on earth. May each penny be spent to bring you glory. Amen.
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