ENJOY RICHES WITHOUT SORROW

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 a person  is blessed of God(Rev.3:17). Recent events have shown that some of those we once celebrated as being blessed with immense wealth are actually criminals , therefore, possession of wealth does not necessarily equate with divine blessing.  
    Money is a creation of man intended to facilitate trade and 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 in comparison to God. We talk more about the thing we cherish most. Nothing destroys marriages like the love of money. It scares God-fearing suitors away from single women. 
The quality of your prayer, worship , discipleship , fellowship with God's people and ministry is determined by your attitude towards money.  Preachers whose ministries are motivated by monetary gains are always economical with the truth of the gospel and create room for marital infidelity.  
         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 of having 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 makes us 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 we need. 
Prayer : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation, I receive him as lord and saviour and receive grace for creativity and prosperity without sorrows in Jesus name.
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