Sunday, September 8, 2013 "Is Money Your god?"

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Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 

1 Timothy 6:18

Do you feel trapped?  Do you owe so much money that you are working more hours than you want to because you are trying to keep up with your bills?  Are you living beyond your means? Do you own so much stuff that you have to work 2-3 jobs just to pay for them? 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. (1 Timothy 6:10) Money is not evil; in fact it is one of many blessings from God. And nothing from God is evil; only pure things. There is nothing wrong with money, it is just a commodity but when it becomes our god and we fall in love with it, then it is a problem. When we sacrifice our family to make more money, we are in love with money. If we are stealing money, if we married someone for money, if we are willing to compromise for money, if we cheat on our income tax for money, then we are in love with money. It is what leads many people to walk away from God because stuff and wealth become a higher priority. Some want more, newer, bigger, shinier and it is never enough. I do not believe people that are rich are  walking out of the will of God nor is it a sin. I know that God blesses many of His children in order for us bless others. He never said it was wrong. He simply says if we are rich, don't be ashamed of it and don't put our hope in it. Keep our hope in Him because He will never fail us. Don't let your income dictate your lifestyle. (the more you make, the more you buy) Don't let your wealth define who you are. We are created in the image of God to glorify Him in all we do. So put all your hope in Christ Jesus and if you are blessed with more, than give more, share more. Much given, much required. (Luke 12:48) Take it from someone who had much and lost much because of poor choices and acquiring too much. I never stole for my success, in fact I did something far worse, I sacrificed my relationship with God for it but I am so grateful He showed me, forgave me and allowed me to change my ways. Today I am free from this world, free from the hold money and my possessions had on me. And I am free to dedicate the rest of my life to Him and His work. He did an amazing thing in my life and He can do that for you too. Stop the endless cycle and get off the merry go round of consumerism and debt and ask the Lord to free you from it all and He will. I pray these words penetrate your heart and give you the strength to make the necessary changes you need to make today. Be not afraid, He is with you and He is worth it.