$$$ It's Just Money $$$

There you have it folks! It's just money! Whew, I can feel the sighs of relief all over the world.

Ok....maybe not...

You may be thinking if it's just money, why I work so hard for it? Why is my marriage breaking up over it? Why are wars being fought for it? It's simple really, because we have put money in the wrong position of authority in our lives. Yep, WE are to blame.

I think one of the most miss-quoted verses in the Bible is that money is the root of all evil. That is NOT how the verse goes. Here....take a look....

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Timothy 6:10 (NIV)

According to the Bible verse, money isn't the root of evil at all, the LOVE of MONEY is. Are you surprised? The love of money is what puts it in the wrong position of authority in our lives. It puts it in the position God should be in and makes it a god instead. And money as a god is lacking on every level.

The idea of currency was not a bad idea; it was simply a way to make even trades for thing wanted/needed....."Yo Dude! I give you this chicken for that bushel of apples?" That is still the principle today, whether it is shopping or your employer paying you wages in exchange for your time working for him.

If money has become the focus of your life and the destroyer of it, it's time to change. Don't be ashamed to ask for help. Maybe someone you know can teach you how to budget. Maybe you can find a counselor to help you and your spouse deal with finances in your marriage. Maybe you need to realize, no matter how much you make, it doesn't buy you real love or happiness. Give God authority over your finances and find relief in His divine plan.