Money, Money, Money

“Why don’t they teach this in school?” Rich said. “It’s so clear.”

We were talking about money. “Rich,” I said, “God knows more about money than anyone.” The Bible speaks volumes on the subject. Our discussion focused on three aspects.

(1) Deuteronomy 8:18, “You shall remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” The Christian life includes a God who wants to guide our life in a direction for our financial benefit. Even to the point of being wealthy.

(2) There’s a warning side to this benefit. 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” Money can be deceitful, leading to destruction. Never love money. Love the God who provides the money. And then wholeheartedly use your wealth to serve His Kingdom.

(3) Here’s the bottom line. Matthew 6:19-21, “Do not store up for yourself treasures on Earth, where moths and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in Heaven, where moths and rust do not destroy and thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

The condition of your heart towards money will reflect how much God can bless you. Your heart will either draw you into loving money, resulting in spiritual destruction. Or your heart will honor God in the way you view and use your money. And your heart will be either Earth bent or Heaven focused.

What do you treasure? “…there your heart will be also.”