Thoughts from Luke 16

04Aug09

Money money money.

My use of money is a good test of the Lordship of Christ. Do I use my material goods to foster faith and obedience? Or does it serve my selfish gain?

When I obey God’s will, the unselfish use of my stuff will follow.

Money can quickly take God’s place in my life and become the master. Is it hard for me to give money away? Do I spend a lot of time (and more money) caring for and maintaining my possessions?

Money is a hard and deceptive master. It promises power and control, but can’t deliver.

I live in a world that measures my worth by how much money I make. Jesus doesn’t accept me based on my piggy bank.

The Pharisees saw their wealth as a stamp of approval from God. However, there are many times when God detests wealth in the Bible (when it causes people to abandon Him).

Prosperity may induce praise from people, but it won’t buy a devotion with God.

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