THE LOVE OF MONEY (2)

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Luke 12:15 (AMPC)
“And He (Jesus Christ) said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all covetousness (the immoderate desire for wealth, the greedy longing to have more); for a man's life does not consist in and is not derived from possessing overflowing abundance or that which is over and above his needs.”
 
Dear people of God, there is nowhere in the Holy Bible God condemns wealth or riches because the wealth of the world belongs to God and He created it for humans as confirmed in Genesis 1:28-31 and Proverbs 10:22.
 
What the Word of God condemns is the love of money and covetousness. The issue of love of money was addressed in the first part of this post.
 
As for covetousness, it means an inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions. It breeds envy, jealousy and hatred for the legitimate owner, which at times ends in murder of the legitimate owner just to acquire the possessions illegally.
 
This is why people steal and acquire money illegally and pile up resources over and above their needs and are never interested in sharing with others who are in dire need.
 
Note however, that the fact that you steal or acquire funds illegitimately and share with the needy in society would NEVER make it acceptable to God, never!
 
Covetousness is also why men take other people’s wives, women take other people’s husbands and humans generally engaging in evil desecration of fellow humans physically or spiritually just to take what belongs to them.
 
Money is required in this world for so many objectives and projects. However, God only approves of legitimate means of acquiring it.
 
One way to earn money is by providing value either by a service or product that addresses people’s needs.
 
You can also get money legitimately from cash gifts and/or family inheritance. Any means of acquiring money that hurts or harms others is clearly unacceptable to God.
 
For instance, embezzlement of public funds by government officials and their cronies, armed robbery, prostitution, theft of funds whether from your employer, family, friends, spouse, church, etc. as means of acquiring money is forbidden by the Lord and an abomination before Him.
 
It is pertinent to note that the money God allows man to acquire legitimately must be used to better themselves and their fellow humans in society.
 
You must never use your resources to oppress or cause hardship to anyone. As an employer of labour, you must pay your staff or service provider promptly for legitimate work done as contained in their contract.
 
Money is also necessary for the work of the Gospel to organize activities and programs where the Truth of God’s Word is preached to lost souls in dire need of repentance and Salvation found only in Jesus Christ my Saviour and Messiah.
 
This is an acceptable way of proving to God that you appreciate Him as the owner of your life, as your Provider and Source of all you have as well as having genuine interest in the heart beat of God, which is Evangelism.
 
Every human being will certainly account to God for their source of income and how it was used, so it is necessary to understand what God expects of us and to ensure to align your life with His expectation as far as money is concerned.
 
Do not allow money to become a god in your life because that is idolatry and unacceptable to the Lord.
 
Jesus’ coming for His children in the Rapture is imminent. Are you His child or are you born again? Are you ready for Him?
 
Come to Jesus Christ the Word of God today and now, for tomorrow or later may be too late for you.
 
May the good Lord bless you as you heed His Word today, act on it and share with others in Jesus’ Most Holy Name, Amen.
 
Gabriel Ama.

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