Love of money, a chasing after the wind

READ: Ecclesiastes 5,6; Psalms 55; 1 Corinthians 1

SCRIPTURE: Ecclesiastes 5: 10 Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.

OBSERVATION: Many people think that they could buy anything with money. Some believe that those who have enough money will have everything they need for their life. However, it is an open secret that money cannot buy all we need. Ecclesiastes 5 teaches us some key truths concerning money and wealth. Verse 10 says that those who love money and wealth never have satisfaction. It is rare to see a rich person who is content with the money s/he has. Instead of bringing joy and peace to one’s life, the abundance of money and wealth gives insomnia, worries, depressions, and harm (V.11-13). Yet, people who love money do not stop accumulating more wealth. The Bible says, “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs” (1 Tim.6:10).

On the other hand, Ecclesiastes says that true satisfaction comes from God. “Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God” (v.18-19). It is God who gives us the ability to produce wealth (Deut.8:18). Proverb 10:22 says, “The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” A man or woman of God should stay away from the love of money (1 Tim.6:11). Love of money often leads to greed. The Bible warns that greedy is idolatry, and an idol worshipper does not have “any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God” (Eph.5:5, Col.3:5). We need to learn to be content with whatever situation. We should be ready to use the money for God’s purposes and helping the needy ones.

APPLICATION: I should know that “godliness with contentment is great gain.” I must be aware of all the dangers that the love of money brings into my life and must flee from it. I will store up treasures in heaven.

PRAYER: Father God, thank you for the love, forgiveness, joy, and peace you give me. I can find the happiness of my life only in you, not in money or any worldly possessions. Lord Jesus, help me to love you more than anything and live for your glory. Amen.

- Arputharaj Samuel
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