God vs Money: Is Money The Master of Your Heart
Is making money your primary motivator in life? If you look at your daily schedule, is your entire effort devoted to the pursuit of wealth? Most of us wake up, head to work, and spend our best hours chasing a paycheck. While providing for oneself is biblical, there is a thin, dangerous line between "earning a living" and "living for earnings." The Bible doesn’t mince words when it comes to our finances. In Matthew 6:24 , Jesus issues a definitive challenge: “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” In the modern world, we are constantly bombarded by the "hustle culture" that equates net worth with self-worth. But as believers, we must ask ourselves: Who is sitting on the throne of our hearts? Are we controlled by the Spirit, or are we driven by the dollar? The Illusion of Financial Security We often chase money because it pro...