Some people got to have it
Some people really need it
Listen to me y'all, do things, do things, do bad things with it
Some people really need it
Listen to me y'all, do things, do things, do bad things with it
The O'Jays
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
The Truth About Money
Money tends to get a bad rap. Search the Internet. The truth is that money is not evil. It is not "of the devil" as some believers have come to attest and profess. Money is an inanimate object. It has no feelings. It has no intention, either good or bad.
Money is simply a means. Money is a medium of exchange.
Money is not the problem.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. . .
The Real Problem Beyond Money
The real problem with money is our perspective on money. Many of us as believers have a flawed perspective of money and what it can do for us. Some see money as a problem-solver. Some see money as a cure-all and a fix to all of their problems and issues in life.
That perspective is full of trouble.
With a flawed perspective, we can never put money in its proper place within our lives. It will always seem to have more power than it warrants if we believe it to be an all-powerful solution to our circumstances.
. . . If riches increase, Do not set your heart on them. - Psalm 62:10 (NKJV)
He who trusts in his riches will fall. . . - Proverbs 11:28 (NKJV)
For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.
-Proverbs 23:5 (NKJV)
The Real Deal Perspective on Money
Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith
and pierced themselves with many griefs
-1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV)
Do not approach money like these folks that Paul describes to Timothy. Their desire and eagerness for money caused them to "have wandered from the faith." They found themselves plagued with "many griefs." Money is not worth it when it rips apart your faith and causes you grief upon grief.
Behold, these are the ungodly, Who are always at ease;
They increase in riches.
- Psalm 73:12 (NKJV)
You will see some who prosper in spite of their misdeeds. There will be those who seem to get ahead no matter what comes up. Yes, "they increase in riches." They seem to have it easy, but you are not guaranteed to see their demise and destruction. Just as the verses above mention, earthly riches are fleeting. You can be on top today, and then at rock bottom tomorrow.
A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold.
- Proverbs 22:1 (NKJV)
Discover what it means to truly be rich. Look at the Lord's words in Luke 16:11: If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? (ESV). There are those "true riches" that the Lord has set aside for us that far outweigh silver and gold, even hard currency and cold cash.
Read Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover or his Complete Guide to Money. Other Christian authors such as Ron Blue or Larry Burkett, even Steve Marr's Business Proverbs, can also give you some insights and inspiration on handling the Lord's blessing of riches.
We just have to get the right perspective on money. Once we have the right perspective on money, we can make money and truly keep money in its proper place. That is when we can make room for the true riches that the Lord has for us.
We just have to get the right perspective on money. Once we have the right perspective on money, we can make money and truly keep money in its proper place. That is when we can make room for the true riches that the Lord has for us.
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