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It is more important how God sees you

Spend less money impressing your friends and more time being who God wants you to be.

Spending more money than you make won’t guarantee that you will be happier. It will, however, guarantee you a life full of worry and undue stress. Ask yourself if you are more concerned with what others think about the money you make, the places you’ve been, or the things you have, than whether or not God thinks you are compassionate, kind, humble, and patient. Do you place honesty, integrity, being a good spouse, a loving parent, selfless service, and sacrifice ahead of driving the right car and wearing the right clothes?

Titus 2:12 says, “It teaches us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age” (NIV).

Culture says that unless you make a lot of money, drive an expensive car, wear brand-name clothes, and live in a multimillion dollar house, you will never be happy or successful. But don’t confuse having those worldly things with having your Godly financial house in order.

If you want to live a self-controlled life, spend time with God and read your Bible daily to allow God to speak to you through His Word. Don’t be concerned with what others might be thinking of you. Rather be more concerned with who God wants you to be! As a result, you will find it easier to spend less money on things.