Reality of Wealth

 

    Many people think that money or monetary wealth is the way to happiness.  Other people believes that it only leads to evil.  I think it is somewhere in between.  Money makes life easier, but the love of money will likely lead to evil.  Money is a necessary, so there is no reason to hate it or those that have it.  There is a balance in life.  Find the balance that works for you and keeps God the first priority.

    Evil is a heavy weight on people.  God gives wealth, possessions, and honor to people.  If we consider money as evil, then we have to think that all of God's monetary gifts as evil.  Since God can't be evil or do any evil, that proves there is fault in that thinking.  God does not give people money to give them joy.  The joy comes from the relationship with Him.  He gives money to accomplish something, but we should be grateful and enjoy what He has given.

    The evil of money comes from another person wanting what you have to the point that they decide that they will take what belongs to you.  Taking what is not yours is a grievous evil.  If you can't enjoy what you have, then it is meaningless.  You will never be satisfied and that sensation can lead to dark places.   Here is another fact, if you have wealth, but do not enjoy your privilege then it is a pitiful because the money serves no purpose other to be passed on to another person.

    One day you will die and all your possessions will remain behind.  Live and enjoy what you have while you are here.  Find a job or career that is satisfying and gives you what you need in life.  A life without joy is a wasted life.  It is meaningless to chase after anything else: becoming rich, famous, powerful.  Even words become meaningless if they do not profit someone.   However, wisdom is meaningless too if you are unable to eat.  Find the balance.

    It is important that we live each day like it is our last day on earth.  We need a since of urgency in life.  If we live like this, then we will not have any regrets, hang-ups, self-doubt, or self-conscience about things that don't matter.  The worst thing we can do is become complacent.  Evaluate your life and remove anything that blocks you from living a full thriving life.

Ecclesiastes 6