Wednesday 15th February 2017
Such is the fate of all who are greedy for money; it robs them of life.
Proverbs 1:15-19
In the above Scripture we are told that greed for money robs the owners of their lives. So the question is, how can we stay free from greed for money?
- Recognise that you are blessed to be a blessing to others
Greed for money will make you do things that you would otherwise not do, however when you recognise that God has blessed you with finances so that you can be a blessing to others it totally frees you from the desire to hoard money without sharing:
The Lord had said to Abram, “Leave your native country, your relatives, and your father’s family, and go to the land that I will show you. I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others.
Genesis 12:1-2 (NLT)
- Make the Kingdom of God your priority
When you find a cause bigger than yourself, it frees you from the greed or love of money because you will recognise that the money is not only meant for you, but it can be used as a tool to bless your family, community, Church, etc.
For example if you make the Kingdom of God your priority, you will want to spend your money on things that will bring glory to God, such as supporting missions, just like the women who supported Jesus and His disciples:
Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod’s business manager; Susanna; and many others who were contributing from their own resources to support Jesus and His disciples.
Luke 8:3 (NLT)
- Recognise that when you give to the poor you are lending to the Lord
When you give to the poor, we are told that you are lending to the Lord and He will pay you back. This should help us to avoid hoarding all our financial blessings to ourselves because we know that there will always be poor people around us to bless with our money:
If you help the poor, you are lending to the LORD–and He will repay you!
Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)
Prayer
Dear Lord, please bless me so that I can be a blessing to others in Jesus name.
Resources
Interview about Breakthrough to Your Purpose Retreat 2017
Interview about Coaching, Purpose and Faith
How to Discover Your Purpose in 2017
Blessing Tours
Business and Cultural Immersion Tour to Ghana
Blessing’s Upcoming Workshops
Please sign up for the following workshops:
How to Find Your Purpose Workshop, 16 February 2017
Breakthrough to Your Purpose Retreat 2017
New Books for 2017
How to Discover Your Life in 30 Days Workbook
God bless,
Blessing Theophilus-Israel
Spiritual Life Coach
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