"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy." 1 Timothy 6:17
People start getting tense when the Bible talks about money or riches. You know what I am talking about!
Don't worry, God doesn't want us to be broke! God wants to bless us monetarily. However, there are some conditions that come with monetary blessings. We cannot prioritize our money above God. You know the verse that records Jesus saying, "No servant can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon." Luke 16:13
We have to choose our master. Choosing money as your master will lead to destruction. Choosing God as your master will lead to life. Seems like the choice would be easy, right?
I like that this verse refers to money as "uncertain riches." That is exactly what money is. We cannot rely on money. Money comes and goes, the financial market goes up and down, the economy falls into a recession and then it recovers. It is a constant roller coaster with riches and no one can predict what is going to happen! Look at all the economists making predictions and debating our economy... all they can do is guess!!!
There is no guessing with God. We know what He is going to do. God's already written it all down for us in his Word.
I like being certain. The certainty we have serving Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior cannot be bought or compared with any other worldly riches.
Amen Sister!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing more comforting than the certain knowledge we can have in Jesus Christ and in His word. Psalm 119:72 reminds us that "the law of thy mouth is better unto me than thousands of gold and silver".
Thanks for the reminder Janice that the choice is ours. Who will my master be?
It is really interesting how many times the Bible speaks of money, riches, or wealth. We often want to keep God out of our finances, but let Him help us everywhere else. God can't be the center of our life when we pick and choose where He can rule.
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