Ju$t Another Tool
Ju$t Another Tool
Whoever is faithful in very little is also faithful in much, and whoever is unrighteous in very little is also unrighteous in much. So if you have not been faithful with the unrighteous money, who will trust you with what is genuine? (Luke 16:10–11)
The Nature of Money
Always remember that the world is on its ear. The practices and priorities of the world are backward, misguided, and hell bound. An important distinction, though, is that money is not necessarily bad in and of itself; the value judgment comes from what we do with it and why we do it. As the apostle Paul says, “We do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Cor. 4:18).
Only One Master
We must guard ourselves against the false promises of the financial slave master. Money seems to provide, but it is not the Provider; money seems to sustain, but it is not the Sustainer; money seems to protect, but it is not our Fortress and Rock. So let’s loosen our grip. We serve a God who owns everything everywhere. Our security in Him is like an impenetrable mountain, while our finances and the economy are like the weather. It can snow, rain, hail, or shine, but the mountain is unmoved.
Money is nothing more than a tool. Whether you have little or much, acknowledge Christ’s ownership of everything. Whether bankrupt or debt-free, live thankfully. No matter your financial situation, invest in His kingdom and refuse to let money be your master.
Bottom Line
Money isn’t a bad thing, but too much focus on it can ruin us. Like everything else, if we worship God first, the rest falls into place.