1 Timothy 6:17–19 (ESV) — 17 As for the rich in this present age, charge them not
to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God,
who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18 They are to
do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the
future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Luke 16:9 (ESV) — 9 And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means
of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the
eternal dwellings.
NOTE: The scripture
tells us that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, which does not
mean that money is evil or that having money suggests evil. But there are
dangers with money and one of those dangers is to seek money and to love money.
Jesus says that your heart can only serve one master, God or money. Now, given
that you are serving God first but still have money, how should you then live?
These two verses tell us to use our money for good and for the kingdom's sake.
Money or the accumulation of money is not the objective. The use of money for
good things is the objective. How can I use the money God has given me to reach
others that I know for Christ? How can I help the body mature in Christ?
Certainly our first goal is to give to the local church and various Christian
ministries. But it does not have to be limited to only those things, we can
give our money in ways that does not result in a tax benefit but is still an
act of love. How another person views it is not my problem -- rather I serve
the Lord Jesus Christ.
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