“Those who love money will never have enough. How absurd to think that wealth brings true happiness!” (Ecclesiastes 5:10, NLT).
“Those who love money will never have enough.” Does the millionaire stop stock-piling money once he’s achieved seven figures? Does the billionaire ever decide, “I’ve put together enough?” In both cases, the answer is: rarely. While some very wealthy people use their money wisely and benefit others, many “love money” and their one goal in life is to make more of it.
However, it should also be said that there are some very financially strapped people who absolutely worship the green stuff! No, there’s no sin in having honestly earned money, but there's a big difference between HAVING it and WORSHIPING it. There’s certainly no sin in not having money, either – unless the reason you’re broke is simply laziness or poor management.
I’ve spoken before of my friend Lani who grew up in and still lives in Beverly Hills. Her vast wealth is helping many others. Her residence in Beverly Hills is used for community Bible study and she’s involved with a number of personal and shared ministries and mission projects in the U.S. and far beyond. Lani doesn’t love money. She loves the Lord who allowed her to have it; and she honors Him with how she manages it.
“How absurd to think that wealth brings true happiness!” Wealthy people have problems just like regular ol’ people. Money doesn’t buy “happiness” and money doesn’t solve all of life’s problems. Sure, money can come in quite handy – but it’s not the be-all and end-all. Money is simply a tool that, used wisely, can help us meet our daily needs; fulfill some of our wants; and be a financial blessing to others.
“If being wealthy is taken to mean having the means to satisfy one’s every want, all but the very poor can become rich as thou at a single stroke of a magician’s wand, simply by ceasing to want more than is really necessary for sustaining life. By being content with little and not giving a rap for what the neighbours think, one can attain a very large measure of freedom, shedding care and worry in a trice.” (John Blofeld)
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