ODB: True Wealth
June 17, 2011
Riches are a blessing only to those who make them a blessing to others.
READ: 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God. —1 Timothy 6:17
Money is a powerful force. We work for it, save it, spend it, use it to satisfy our earthside longings, and then wish we had more. Aware of its distracting danger, Jesus taught more about money than any other topic. And, as far as we know, He never took an offering for Himself. Clearly, He didn’t teach about giving to fill His own pockets. Instead, Jesus warned us that trusting in wealth and using it to gain power clogs our spiritual arteries more readily than most other impediments to spiritual development. In telling the story of the “rich fool,” He shamed His listeners for not being rich toward God (Luke 12:13-21), indicating that God has a far different definition of wealth than most of us.
So, what does it mean to be rich toward God? Paul tells us that those who are rich should not be conceited about their wealth, “nor to trust in uncertain riches” (1 Tim. 6:17). Rather, we are to “be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share” (v.18).
Interesting! God measures wealth by the quality of our lives and our generous disbursement of wealth to bless others. Not exactly Wall Street insider talk, but great advice for those of us who think that our security and reputation are tied up in the size of our bank account.
— Joe Stowell
Source: Our Daily Bread
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I don’t think God is against riches or rich poor because it is meant to be a blessings not a curse for those who use it wisely and correctly managed. However, we will be judged by the way we handle our given wealth by the Lord. Thus, the issue is not how much wealth we can gather but how we dispose of it!
Divide your wealth among those who are in need if you want to multiply your joy within.