Is Money Your Idol?

 

And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.Philippians 4:19

Seemingly throughout the ages two things create trouble and those are the desire for power and wealth. Mankind can manipulate, scheme, lie, kill, cheat to get ahead financially. 

God never intended money to be first place in your life above Him yet for many it is. Many scriptures in the Bible refer to wanting more and never being satisfied. Look at celebrities who build numerous mansions all over the world, or those cheating due to insider trading, gambling addiction, thinking you have to have the latest and greatest, but why, at what expense no pun intended. 

The wealth you have comes from God so do you give him a portion back? The Bible mentions 10% but your joyful heart may want to go beyond that. Don’t try to be noticed for your generosity but try to be a secret blesser even to the point others will wonder who anonymous is. If you are not on a budget get on one. Give God the glory and praise for all you have and don’t hold your money too tight as it is His anyway. 

PRAYER: Lord you are wonderful and you supply my needs and sometimes my wants. Help me loosen my hold on the dollar and not let it become a burden but use to bless others. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Link to Christian budgeting tools:https://www.crown.org/