RICHES WITHOUT SORROWS
By Rev.Michael Benson Ajayi
Matthew 6:19-21, "...For where your treasure is, there will your heart will be also."
. Possessing more than enough money is not necessarily a proof that one is blessed of God(Rev.3:17). Money is a creation of man intended to facilitate trade is neither good nor evil . It is the unending pursuit of money at the detriment of a healthy lifestyle that is the root of all evil, it is erroneous to put the love of money above God (1 Tim. 6:10)! This is idolatry, and this is what Jesus is addressing.A simple test of one's love for money is how often you think or talk about money.You talk most about what you cherish mostly. Nothing destroys marriages like the love of money.
It is for this reason that the lord established a system whereby prosperity is a by-product of putting God as top priority to avert the tendency to have an unhealthy craving for money. As Matthew 6:33 states, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God .." We should gladly receive the blessing of prosperity and not covet it, which is idolatry.
The blessing of the Lord it makes rich and adds no sorrow however, laying up treasures on the earth leads to our hearts being drawn away from the things of God. A key to success in the Kingdom of God is having the right perspective and singleness of heart for God. We do not have the capacity to love two things equally at the same time. If we will simply put God and His Kingdom first in every area of our lives, He will add to us all the wealth that we need. Receive great peace as you make the knowledge of the lord your greatest treasure in Jesus name.
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Matthew 6:19-21, "...For where your treasure is, there will your heart will be also."
. Possessing more than enough money is not necessarily a proof that one is blessed of God(Rev.3:17). Money is a creation of man intended to facilitate trade is neither good nor evil . It is the unending pursuit of money at the detriment of a healthy lifestyle that is the root of all evil, it is erroneous to put the love of money above God (1 Tim. 6:10)! This is idolatry, and this is what Jesus is addressing.A simple test of one's love for money is how often you think or talk about money.You talk most about what you cherish mostly. Nothing destroys marriages like the love of money.
It is for this reason that the lord established a system whereby prosperity is a by-product of putting God as top priority to avert the tendency to have an unhealthy craving for money. As Matthew 6:33 states, "But seek ye first the kingdom of God .." We should gladly receive the blessing of prosperity and not covet it, which is idolatry.
The blessing of the Lord it makes rich and adds no sorrow however, laying up treasures on the earth leads to our hearts being drawn away from the things of God. A key to success in the Kingdom of God is having the right perspective and singleness of heart for God. We do not have the capacity to love two things equally at the same time. If we will simply put God and His Kingdom first in every area of our lives, He will add to us all the wealth that we need. Receive great peace as you make the knowledge of the lord your greatest treasure in Jesus name.
prayer/counseling +2348098536911,+2348035536911, email:michaelbensonajayi@gmail.com
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