We start by looking at our heart to make sure it is in line with what God would have us know about money and debt.
Jesus said that it was the "love of money" that was the root of all evil. Why? Because it shows a love for the things of this earth that is greater than a love for the God who made this earth.
When I love God more than money, I have a heart that is grateful, humbled by His provision, reliant upon Him for all things and see what He provides as given to me to use FOR Him.
When I love money more than God, I have a heart that is not thankful but greedy. I have an attitude of entitlement and I believe that what I own I got through my own hand and is to be used for my own glory and for my purposes.
Money in itself is amoral. It is a tool like any other and can be used for good or evil. How we use it brings to the surface who we are and what we believe, so it can be a great mirror to look into our souls. It can show greed and selfishness, or generiosity and altruism. It can be used to further the good news of Christ or hoarded for the good news of how much more we have than our neighbor.
What we find we take to the Lord. He is able and willing to change and heal our hearts, direct us in the use of what He gives us and show us how money can be used to bring Him glory in our lives.
How much do you love God ?
“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs” (John 21:15).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Our Kinsmen ?
If we do, we will not let them keep us from obeying the gospel. We will be willing to leave the religion they have accepted if it is proven wrong. We will not let them keep us from attending the services of the Lord’s church. Remember, Jesus said, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me” (Matthew 10:37).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Money ?
If we do, we will not make the heaping of riches the chief object of our living. We will give liberally of our means to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).
Remember, the Lord said, “For the love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Timothy 6:10).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Pleasure ?
If we do, we will not engage in that which is forbidden, that which will hurt our influence for Christ. Remember, the Lord, in speaking of perilous times, said men shall be “lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God” (2 Timothy 3:1-4).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Praise of Men ?
If we do, we will be willing to stand for the Lord and the right, though we must stand alone (2 Timothy 4:16-17).
The chief rulers “did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:42-43).
The Lord should be the supreme object of our affection (Matthew 22:37).
Jesus said that it was the "love of money" that was the root of all evil. Why? Because it shows a love for the things of this earth that is greater than a love for the God who made this earth.
When I love God more than money, I have a heart that is grateful, humbled by His provision, reliant upon Him for all things and see what He provides as given to me to use FOR Him.
When I love money more than God, I have a heart that is not thankful but greedy. I have an attitude of entitlement and I believe that what I own I got through my own hand and is to be used for my own glory and for my purposes.
Money in itself is amoral. It is a tool like any other and can be used for good or evil. How we use it brings to the surface who we are and what we believe, so it can be a great mirror to look into our souls. It can show greed and selfishness, or generiosity and altruism. It can be used to further the good news of Christ or hoarded for the good news of how much more we have than our neighbor.
What we find we take to the Lord. He is able and willing to change and heal our hearts, direct us in the use of what He gives us and show us how money can be used to bring Him glory in our lives.
“So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs” (John 21:15).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Our Kinsmen ?
If we do, we will not let them keep us from obeying the gospel. We will be willing to leave the religion they have accepted if it is proven wrong. We will not let them keep us from attending the services of the Lord’s church. Remember, Jesus said, “He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me” (Matthew 10:37).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Money ?
If we do, we will not make the heaping of riches the chief object of our living. We will give liberally of our means to the Lord (2 Corinthians 8:1-5).
Remember, the Lord said, “For the love of money is the root of all evil” (1 Timothy 6:10).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Pleasure ?
If we do, we will not engage in that which is forbidden, that which will hurt our influence for Christ. Remember, the Lord, in speaking of perilous times, said men shall be “lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God” (2 Timothy 3:1-4).
Do We Love the Lord More Than Praise of Men ?
If we do, we will be willing to stand for the Lord and the right, though we must stand alone (2 Timothy 4:16-17).
The chief rulers “did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue: For they loved the praise of men more than the praise of God” (John 12:42-43).
The Lord should be the supreme object of our affection (Matthew 22:37).
