Money, Money, Money

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city; they imagine it a wall too high to scale.Proverbs 18:11

The United States Of America is jam packed full of wealthy people. Even the most modest of income levels is great compared to many other places in the world. Somehow when you have money you feel a false sense of security like nothing can harm you. All it takes is a bank failure, lawsuit,  or stock market crash to send your nest egg spiraling into an abyss. 

The Bible speaks many times of money. Not to trust it as it flies away(Proverbs 23:5). Not to hope in it(1 Timothy 6:17). To not boast when you give(Matthew 6:2). To share with others(1 John 3:17). Wants you to be a cheerful giver(2 Corinthians 9:7). And it wants your obedience in tithing (1 Corinthians 16:2). There are many other great verses too. 

Basically your ability to give cheerfully shows the condition of your heart. God does not want us to be selfish. He is one who gave you the ability to get wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18) in the first place so all you have is really His anyway. How is your giving meter? Do you consider yourself able to give or do you always try to acquire more and more and share less and less? Stop and check your heart and ask yourself how much is enough and if you can truly share. Now go share a donation with a Christian ministry. And oh yes, have a nice day. 

PRAYER: Giving makes me happy. I pray for those who find it hard to give or think getting rich is what makes them a success. I realize Lord it is yours anyway. Help me share with those in need. In Jesus’ name. Amen.