Saturday, March 6, 2010

The Money Test

"Then Jesus said to His disciples, 'Assuredly, I say to you that it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of Heaven.'"

"Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon (worldly wealth: money, possessions), who will commit to your trust the true riches?"

It's a test. Our use of our money and possessions; who are we or what are we using them for? It is a valid test of one's relationship to God; are they for God's glory or our own? God tests us to see just how "fit" (responsible) we are to receive the true riches of Heaven by our use of material possessions here on Earth. We are to live responsibly to bring glory to God.

We must handle money carefully and use it wisely; otherwise we will desire it over our devotion to the Lord. It's best to remember it all belongs to Him and to do right by it.

Matthew 19:23, Luke 16:1-13, Luke 18:18-22, Matthew 6:19-21

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