What Money Doesn’t Tell You
1 Timothy 6:10 (NLT): “For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.”
Many people know money can bring great joy and great sorrow. Money also reveals the nature of a person’s heart and motives. For example, if you are a natural giver, then you will be an even bigger giver when you are endowed with money. However, if you are a selfish, self-seeking individual, the more money you have, the more you will always feel as though you don’t have enough. Your motives will only reflect your own benefit. Simply put, money magnifies and amplifies your character.
Money can drive human behavior and lifestyle. For example, money provides food to eat, shelter to live in, clothes to wear, an automobile to travel in, airline tickets to travel the world, jewelry to wear, television(s) to watch, communication devices to talk, and electronic devices for entertainment. Money will also temporarily buy a companion. Don’t misunderstand: having those things, excluding buying human companions, isn’t wrong. The intent of the heart matters. Jesus said that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God. (Matthew 19:23) Why did Jesus say this? Money gives you the illusion that you don’t need anything or anyone, including God.
Idolatry is defined as serving or worshiping anything created instead of worshiping God. This includes a physical object, an image, statues that depict some being, or even worshiping a human person who isn’t God.
Exodus 20:3 (NKJV): “You shall not have no other gods before Me.”
A deep love of money can lead to tremendous selfishness. When you feel you don’t need God, you are basically worshiping other things, including money instead of God. Am I saying that all Christians should be without money? No. Our attitude toward money should always be that of a steward. We manage someone else’s money, God’s money. We should also stay humble and grateful. Take the time to thank God for providing for you.
Be Blessed!
Ron
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