The post of Michael Mahoney the apostle of our Lord Jesus Christ

 


God knows our tendencies as individuals; some of us love to spend money, have a hard time holding onto money, and are challenged to save. Others hoard what they have, keep it for themselves, and never share. Neither of these bless the Lord nor the ones around us. God calls us to have a healthy relationship with our finances, but it is only through following Jesus and obeying His Word that this is possible. 

No one is immune to the negative hold that money can have on our hearts in plenty or in want. However, God has taught me throughout my life to pray about my spending and to listen to the still, small voices that lead me in my financial decisions. God desires us to live a life of generosity, putting God before money. We cannot serve both God and money. (Matthew 6:24) 

What does this look like practically? First of all, God calls us to give. He calls us to take 10% of our income and give it to our church to help further the kingdom of God. This can be a challenge for some as they either don’t understand or have trouble trusting God with that portion of their income. This heart issue can only be resolved between us and the Lord. However, in my own experience, I have trusted the Lord with a portion and have seen His hand on my finances. I have never gone without. That is not to say that I have not struggled financially, but God always provides. (Philippians 4:19)

Jesus is asking us to be wise with our finances. He is asking us to not put our trust in money. It is okay to save money and make wise decisions about our future. However, that can not be our sole source of security. Our security and peace must come from God alone, regardless of our financial life. Our trust should be in God alone, as Jesus tells us that He alone is the bread of life. 

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