From; Brenda Walsh Ministries
Wealth Is Not a Sin
Money itself is not a sin, but the value we place on it can be. The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is the root of all evil.” Read carefully, because many miss that small four-letter word, “love,” and therefore interpret this text to mean that having money is a sin. It is not a sin to be rich or to have a lot of money. That is not what this text is saying at all. Anything that you love “more than God” is a sin - including money. There are many godly, wealthy people who give generous donations to various charities and good causes and faithfully give their tithes and offerings. But just because you know someone with a bigger bank account than yours does not mean that they owe it to you to share their wealth. Judging someone for how they spend their money is a sin, and so is coveting. Sadly, there are Christians that feel if a fellow church member is wealthy, then they should pay for everything. Whatever the church needs, there’s an expectation that the “rich” member should pay for it. But that kind of thinking is not only wrong, it creates tension and discord among members. God wants everyone to do their part and give as they are able. It is a blessing to “give,” and that blessing is intended for all members. The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Instead of being jealous because someone else has more money than you do, be thankful for the blessings God has given you. Consider some of His greatest blessings you can’t put a price tag on: the air we breathe, nature, friends, family, and His greatest gift of all - His only Son who died so that we might live. You just can’t have a better blessing than that. Text: Deuteronomy 16:17, Ecclesiastes 5:10, Hebrews 13:5, 1 Timothy 6:6-12