Money A Balanced Perspective

 We all need a certain amount of money to buy food and clothes, pay the rent, and get around from one place to the next.  We are also advised to save some of what we earn for an emergency and for retirement.  In our lives, when is it  wise to consider money and when does our focus on money become a problem? 

 Money is a problem when we refuse to work to supply our need.  Money is a problem when we spend more than we earn and run up debts we are unable to pay.  Money is a problem when we are willing to engage in dishonest behaviour in order to get it.  Money is a problem when we gamble and are unable to buy necessities.  Money is a problem when we refuse to give an offering of thanks to God or help someone in need.  Money is a problem when we think money is a solution to all our problems.  

 God encourages us to work to earn a living and not simply live off the generosity of others.  God promises that we will have all we need when we seek Him first and live according to His will and His ways.  Today is an opportunity to look at both our practice of using money and our attitude toward it. 

Prayer:  Heavenly Father,  help me to have a healthy attitude towards money.  Forgive me for the ways I’ve tried to gain and use money to solve my problems only to end up with increased problems.  Help me to live simply and honestly, trusting that as I focus on You, You will provide for all my needs.  Amen

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