Heart CheckSýnishorn

The reason we need to check our hearts is because of how they can often be led astray by sin. The sin in the world has made our hearts spiritually sick, distorting the way God created them. We were created with hearts inclined to worship, and if we aren’t intentional about worshiping God, our hearts can lose focus of Him. When glorifying God with finances, the Bible specifically warns us about the love of money. A consequence of having a heart broken by sin is the temptation to turn money into an idol.

Money is not inherently bad, but it becomes an idol when we set our hearts on it. Our hearts are meant to love God above all things, and nothing should take His rightful place. To prevent making money into an idol, Hebrews 13:5 tells us to flee from the love of it. One way we can do this is by being content with what God has given us. Ultimately, God, as our provider for all things, is the source of our healing for our spiritual sickness and ensures our needs are met. Not only can we trust Him to provide financially in our lives, but also to consistently guide our hearts to honor Him. As we try to live a life pleasing to God, especially by how we handle finances, we need to make a habit of checking the motives and priorities of our hearts, and always ensure that God is at the center of it all.