Money is power and with the power of money, a person has the power to great things. They can build buildings, churches, hospitals, schools and even programs to feed the hungry. Money can “do” a lot of very good and noble things, but there is one thing it cannot do. It cannot save someone, nor can all the works money can buy and do. Money is shelter, but not a savior.
It astonishing how money rules the minds of people. It is as if we human beings are so quick to forget God. Even Christians, who are human too, can be swayed in mind to forget that God is the owner of cattle on a thousand hills, maker of all, even the sustainer of all. It's notable how quick we are to bow to something if money is involved and why is this? They say, it's not the money, but the love of money... and that it is love of money, that is the root of all evil.
It's not inappropriate to have money or nice things, but it is inappropriate to have a “love affair” with worldly gain, after all, God wants our undivided affection. He wants us to know on whom we depend, and in whom or what we do ultimately trust. You can be certain... it is not money. It's God.
God? He is not some sort of egotistical maniac, but he is who he is... God; and he knows that the only way we will be safe from harm is to realize our need and take refuge in Him.
Money? It is not going to buy you life when the life you have now is spent. When you are dying, it will not preserve your soul.
The word says, “Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor. (Eccl. 7:12)
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