We live in a world that revolves around the love of money and materialism. We see commercials on television, and ads on the computer that try to draw us in to buy the latest technology or tend. Many people all over the world have an obsession with possession. From smart phones, laptops and tablets, digital TVs, sports cars- all the "desirable" stuff. These things aren't necessarily bad, but they can easily become a source of false security, even pride. It is easy to become obsessed with all things that money can get you.
Luke 12: 15 "And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." NKJV
Money is intended to serve us, not to rule us! There is nothing wrong with setting a goal to make money, but be careful not to make it first in your life or that it does not become a stumbling block in your spiritual life. Do not let it make you into a person you don't like or cause you to do things you can not be proud of. Be careful that you aren't storing up wealth in this world. For what does it matter anyway? We have something much more greater than any value of money. A price you can not place.
Matthew 6:19-20 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal." NKJV
Don't be concerned with what this person has and what that person has. It's dangerous for us to want after someone because they have this or that and it just seems like the coolest thing in the world. And most importantly, life isn't measured by how much you own. Do not fall into the love of money, of what it can buy you. Appreciate the things you have. I'm not saying it's wrong to want to buy something here and there, just be careful and always let it serve you, not rule you.
Hebrews 13:5 "Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things you have.." NKJV
What is the root of all kind of evil?
1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows." NKJV
One last thing to leave with you, it is impossible to serve both God and money. God first, never forget that.
Matthew 6:24 "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon" NKJV
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