For The Love Of Money

We all know money is a necessity and can provide many things. However, our Father who is in Heaven can and will provide if you depend on Him! The word of God says clearly in Matthew 6:24 that we are not to serve both God and mammon, meaning the worshiping and coveting of money. The distraction from chasing money instead of chasing God, can and will lead to disaster eternally. The lust for the things money can bring can really get out of control and turn you into an entire different person if you are not careful. It’s just that serious. Folks are killing and dying behind the greed of money and its sometimes wicked fruit on the daily, and it’s not going to come to an end any time soon.

1 Timothy 6:9-10 “9 But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition.10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” These verses are pretty much self explanatory and should not be overlooked or shunned upon. I myself have done many foolish things trying to “get to the paper” or “chasin cheddar”. Things I am not proud of, and things that when I sit back and think, I wonder how I could participate in or even begin to think on doing the things I did for the money. I am truly grateful for His tender love, grace and mercy and that He didn’t allow the enemy to take me out in those times when I was stuck in bondage and trapped in a life of recklessness and working full time for the enemy. Thank you Lord.

Money can truly be evil if it is not used the correct way. We are not supposed to covet our possessions and money, but we are supposed to give when we can and when led by the spirit. WE CANT TAKE IT WITH US WHEN WE GO so what’s the purpose of hoarding it? Store our treasures in Heaven and not on this Earth where it will mean nothing and where it will perish. Seek righteousness so that we will inherit the Kingdom of God and His riches and glory that is waiting on those who Fight the Good Fight of the Faith. It is a long distance race that we must endure to stay on the correct path until we see the finish line and the face of Jesus.

The Lord will provide for us what we need in order to survive. If he provides for the birds, provides resources for plants to grow, why do we think that us, an image created in His likeness, that He would not take care of Us? His word says He will, and His word does NOT come back void!

Luke 12:16-21, is the parable of the rich fool. He had accumulated so much, that he decided he was going to pull down his barns, build bigger, and store his goods for years and be set. Even going as to say he was going to kick back and eat, drink and be merry. Little did he know that God would be telling him that he would be taking his life that night and that yeh, you had alot of Earthly wealth, but you didn’t have a wealthy relationship with God.

16 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: 17 And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? 18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.19 And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. 20 But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? 21 So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.

Don’t get me wrong, being wealthy is not a bad thing at all, but it can be dangerous if not taken care of the correct way. One can become arrogant, get to thinking they are better and smarter than others, and just completely forget that if it were not allowed and provisioned by God Himself, they would NOT have the wealth that they do, and most of all, their wealth here on earth does NOT compare to wealth in Heaven, flat out! Use your money wisely, use it for taking care of your family and necessities, and seek the Spirit on how to use it for God’s purpose here on Earth. If you have in the past or are now coveting, worshiping, or putting money before God, repent and ask for His forgiveness and that He washes you clean. Turn from the lust and deceit that money brings. Nobody is perfect, and thankfully, He gives us a chance to come clean with Him. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness, so take that step and make it happen! God bless you

Brisko

“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself.”

Prayer –
Father God, in the name of Jesus, I give you praise, glory and honor. Thank you for being who You are and for never forsaking me, forgive me for any thing I may have done in action, thoughts, or speech that does not honor you Father, forgive me for any worldly and lustly ways that I may have or still do have concerning money Father. I do not take your word for granted and what you say about the love of money and not serving two masters. I choose you and your righteousness and love over all. Thank you for all of my blessings. Help me have the wisdom to use them in ways that honor you, bless others, and bring you joy and aid in uplifting your Kingdom here on earth. In Jesus’ mighty name, I pray. Amen.

Somethin to chew on! 🍽 🍲
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Luke 12:16-21
1 Timothy 6:9-10
Matthew 6:19-24

Dr Myles Munroe illustration over this topic below for you to check out!👇🏾