There is more to money than you can imagine.
Pieces of paper rule the world and sometimes rule us as well. The truth of the matter is that it’s not true – God is the owner of everything. Even if you don’t acknowledge this it is still true.
Our money belongs to God; He is the one who gives us the strength and health to work. I hear of so many couples talking about His money and her money and I wonder if they realize it’s actually God’s money. We are the stewards that must spend it well and wisely. If God say give away, then we must give away, if He say buy, then we must buy, if He say no, then its no. He can see and understand things that you can’t – so learn to trust Him with His money.
It is worth it, for He can see that you have all you need. He will give you food to eat and even money to give away. He will make you rich in every way, why? So that you can be generous in every way. And through your generosity people will give thanks to Him.
Try it – trust Him with your money.
(2 Corinthians 9)
Thank you for the post. This is so true! The key to provision in God's kingdom is sowing.
ReplyDeleteIf money is the root of all evil, why do churches always ask for it?
ReplyDeleteWhat an excellent question!
DeleteMany people feel annoyed when churches ask for money. I cannot answer for every church, but will give a general answer.
I believe there can be multiple answers to this question.
But first things first; luckily money is not evil but Paul says in Philippians that the love of money is the root of all evil (1Tim 6:10). So money can bring good, but to love it has serious implications.
Churches ask for money because: of a lack of proper teaching to the followers of Jesus on money matters. If the followers of Jesus new that “their” money was not theirs, they would gladly give – asking ‘how much, Lord’ and not ‘should I give’.
Churches ask for money because: We must also remember that the Gospel is free but to bring it to the people cost real money. There is an electricity bill, stationary ect. to be paid.
Churches ask for money, because God send money through people.
The list why they ask for money can be endless. But I firmly believe that if you follow Jesus, your life belongs to Him and this includes your money. Our heart must be one of a giver. There is power in sowing into God’s work (1 Cor 9:6-15).
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