MONEY

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Text: 1 Timothy 6:10 

For the love of money is a root of all evils; it is through this craving that some have been led astray and have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves through with many acute [mental] pangs.

In the synoptic gospels, Jesus spoke about money more than He spoke about heaven and hell put together.

Jesus Christ related a number of His parables, stories and narratives using money as the main theme. This goes to say that our Lord did not deny the realities of the world we live in and the need for money.

He is aware of people's need for money, He is aware of the greed of man as far as money is concerned. He is also aware of how humans are willing to take another's life because of money.
*It is both good and important to have money, but it can be very dangerous and destructive when money or the love of it possesses anyone.* 
This is the exact message Paul was pointing out in his letter to Timothy.

A true child of God must never fall in love with money. It's however sad to know that many believers have usurp the place of God for money in their lives.

God knows that every child of His needs money on this side of eternity, but He does not want His children to love or serve money. When Jesus reiterated the greatest commandment, He said, "You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind."(Matthew 22:37). 

So, the truth is; if you have loved the Lord with *ALL* your heart, soul and mind, there won't be any more space left to love money. Your love should only be for what God has commanded you to love. The Lord commanded you to love Him, your neighbour, your husband, your wife, your children but not money.

The scripture has clearly pointed out that the love of money is the root of all evil. Yes! You need money for daily upkeep, but God would neither have you love it nor serve it. Money should simply be taken and regarded as a legal tender for transactions and not as a master or lord over your life. 

You must know that the worth of *your life is worth much more than all the monies in the whole world.* 

Do have respect and honour for God and human lives. Don't estimate money above God and human lives. When you do, you are a servant of money yourself.

Money can acquire many things in this world, but it can never give salvation which has brought humanity Peace and Joy in Christ Jesus.

Our God is Jehovah Jireh, perhaps you are in need of money to fulfill a certain course at this point in time, just look on to God and He will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory.

*And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.* Philippians 4:19.

 *Bible reading:* 

1 Timothy 6:3-10.

 *PRAYER FOCUS* 

1.) Heavenly Father, I ask that you supply all my needs according to riches in glory in Jesus name.

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