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The Money Trap
Money, money, money! Asian society, in particular, envies and looks up to the rich. While its usefulness cannot be denied, there is a dark side to money. If wrongly handled, it can lead us away from God and bring much grief into our lives. We are warned against using religion for financial gain which is all too common in this money-mad world. Those who do so twist God’s truth into false doctrines that promote controversies and strife while enriching themselves. Beware of these conceited preachers who are only after your money to finance their luxurious lifestyles.
The antidote to greed is godliness with contentment. Our basic needs can be easily met but if we are not contented with that and want more, we open ourselves to temptation. Many have backslidden and pierced themselves with multiple griefs because of their eagerness to accumulate more money. We cannot take any of it with us so money should be used to bless others instead of being hoarded.
We can make money our master or our servant. If money is our master then God will be displaced from His throne in our lives and we will suffer the consequences of our foolish choice. We need to be delivered from greed in our lives before we can deal openly and generously with others to promote peace instead of strife.
Pray that we will not be greedy but be grateful for all that God has given to us.
Money, money, money! Asian society, in particular, envies and looks up to the rich. While its usefulness cannot be denied, there is a dark side to money. If wrongly handled, it can lead us away from God and bring much grief into our lives. We are warned against using religion for financial gain which is all too common in this money-mad world. Those who do so twist God’s truth into false doctrines that promote controversies and strife while enriching themselves. Beware of these conceited preachers who are only after your money to finance their luxurious lifestyles.
The antidote to greed is godliness with contentment. Our basic needs can be easily met but if we are not contented with that and want more, we open ourselves to temptation. Many have backslidden and pierced themselves with multiple griefs because of their eagerness to accumulate more money. We cannot take any of it with us so money should be used to bless others instead of being hoarded.
We can make money our master or our servant. If money is our master then God will be displaced from His throne in our lives and we will suffer the consequences of our foolish choice. We need to be delivered from greed in our lives before we can deal openly and generously with others to promote peace instead of strife.
Pray that we will not be greedy but be grateful for all that God has given to us.
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These readings from Scripture Union Peninsular Malaysia are written from the thoughts and insights of Asian writers. Paul lays down the priorities and principles of leadership in the church, and for dealing with practical matters in church life. He emphasises the personal life and example of the leader, not methods or techniques, with himself as the role-model.
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