Money

24 June 2007 – Money

1 Timothy 6:18-19 (NLT)

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.

By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

A lot of us have a point in mind that, money is evil, therefore, we Christian should not have money, because money will make us fall and don’t love God anymore. Friends, I tell you. ABSOLUTELY CERTAINLY REMARKABLY NOT! Why should I say so? Let us see what the point of view of God towards money is:

Genesis 2:12

The gold of that land is good; aromatic resin and onyx are also there

God saw money (gold) is good! Furthermore, at the beginning, after God has created all things in the world, he saw that and he said that it was very good! So we know that everything created in God is good in its original purpose, friends, is everything! Money is not the root of all evil, but love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. (1 Timothy 6:10)

So it is okay for us to become rich, if our attitude towards money is correct. It is not the money it is not good, it is the intention that we used to apply the money make this not good. Money is neutral for itself, it would not cause us to become bad or good, it is just our minds that cause us to sin!

So, Paul said on behalf on God, tells us to do well with our money, and always ready to share with others! Sharing is loving, let us seek his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these will be added to us!

Franco