Whom do you love? Money promises more than it can ever deliver.Today's Scripture:
Those who love money will never have enough. How absurd to think that wealth brings true happiness! The more you have, the more people come to help you spend it. So what is the advantage of wealth - except perhaps to watch it run through your fingers!
Ecclesiastes 5:10-11
The book of Ecclesiastes includes one of the most important financial truths you'll ever hear. If you love money and the things it can buy, better budgeting, a higher paying job, or even that winning lottery ticket you seek can't make you happy or alleviate your financial worries. The only deciding factor that you can really depend on is to decide to pursue a fresh, new focus.
Love focuses on what it desires. When you desire God, you spend your time and energy getting to know him better and doing what pleases him. When you desire money, you spend your time and energy fueling an atmosphere of greed, instead of nurturing a sense of contentment. A deep desire for wealth can tempt you to do things you normally wouldn't consider, like cheating, lying, or stealing. You don't need to do anything illegal to fall for temptations like these. All it takes is holding on to the riches God has given you with a tight grip instead of opening your arms, and hoarding your blessings instead of sharing them.
Selah people' and friends the book of Ecclesiastes is all about how meaningless life is apart from God.
Pursing riches more vigorously than a relationship with your God will lead you to only one place - an impoverished life.
(Even if your bank account seems to say otherwise!)
Instead of focusing on money, focus on God, the source of wealth. Thank him for how he has blessed you, and share what he has so generously given. You will find yourself rich in joy and contentment.
"Money promises more than it can ever deliver. God will never do that to you. The treasures he promises his children are both certain and eternal."
Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston
Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC
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