There are two things that are commonly acknowledged as the driving force
of people – power and money. And the more money you have, the more power is
assumed. Therefore, it doesn’t take much to see that money is a huge factor in
our society; and it always has been. And yet many churches shy away from
preaching about money, and if they do it typically comes in the form of “give to
the church more,” or something like that.
Let's look into the role of money in our
life as a Christian and better ways to be in the driver’s seat when it comes to
managing the money you have. The holiday season is a time when many folks
end up getting themselves in a pinch because of the lack of discipline and
wisdom.
But Jesus shared several tips about money that reveal the contentment factor that Jesus wanted us to have with material possessions. He said in Matthew 6:31-34, “So don't worry about these things, saying, 'What will we eat, drink, or
wear? These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly
Father already knows all your needs. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,
and live righteously, and He will give you everything you need. So don't worry
about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring its own worries. Today's trouble is
enough for today.”
Ultimately, He helped us see that a treasure in heaven is far more valuable
than a treasure down here (Matthew 6:20). That takes a lot of contentment, and that
contentment comes from our faith in His ability to take care of us just as He said He would.
Hebrews 13:5-6, “Don't love money; be satisfied with what you have. For God
has said, I will never fail you. I will never abandon you. So we can say with
confidence, The Lord is my helper, so I will have no fear. What can mere people
do to me?”
While we know the verses, it’s still hard to let go of the pursuit of money
when we live in a culture that seems to have a one-tracked mind to obtain more
of it. We can learn a lot about others, or even ourselves, by looking deeper into
how we deal with money.
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