Matthew 6:19
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.
Not living in debt is actually biblical. There is nothing wrong with saving money for a rainy day. There is nothing wrong with being rich. Saving up and buying items you want isn’t a sin either. It is when we become obsessed with these things and turn into a Scrooge that sin creeps into our lives.
When we begin to store up “things”, we lose sight of meaningful parts of life. Maybe you become obsessed with working harder and longer to get that money and forget about time with your family. Perhaps all you can think about is that next new item and max out all your credit cards to get it forgetting about your bills. It is so easy to make money a god in your life, and for what? What do you really get out of it long-term?
When we learn to balance our lives, we find happiness. We bring peace into our lives and can spread it to others. Money and time become things we share and use to help people around us. Peace and love are always treasures worthy of storing up in this world!
Lord, I want to share the treasures You have so graciously given me. Help me own them and not let them own me! ~amen
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