The Importance Of Money In The Bible

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Money is purposely meant for the exchange of our qualities, potentials and services for survival. It was a man designed medium for effective exchange of goods and services, but not the medium to make wealth, or the god of life. Many thought money is wealth, and all they needed to succeed in life is money, and therefore engage themselves into terrible atrocities: It is true that money is needed to succeed because without it, no matter your ideas and potentials you may not go far, for the Bible also stated, that money answered all things. But the first and most important of all, is to discover your worth and value in life, and develop it for your betterment; To every man God created, believer or unbeliever, there is something in him/her to …show more content…
The Bible says, God is the one that gives the power to make wealth; (Deut 8:18) meaning, true wealth comes from God. It's not by robbing, cheating, killing, stealing, or making any ungodly moves, but by following the necessary principles of Prosperity that has to do with your right living with God, developing your potentials, hard work, planning, and giving or showing kindness to others, (as stated in the following passage Luke 6:38, Prov 3: 10,11, Deut 28:1-68) You give your potential that you have developed to get something in return, you pay your tithes and offering to keep the work of God moving, you help the poor and needy, for God to bless you and uplift you in return, You keep away from sin for God to be able to rich out to you. Following these principles will open doors of God's favour upon your life! On the other hand, you may develop your potentials and apply it perfectly; but rejecting the person of God in your life can never guarantee you peace or fulfilment in life. Just imagine how most of the great stars that are unbelievers ended up! (2 Tim 6:10, …show more content…
When I started appreciating my senior pastor; (Olu Johnson) that ordained me, who was a very young man by then, my life changed completely, and my miracle came very fast. I cannot tell how much I am inspired when they call me Ambassador, the name the Holy Spirit gave to me. In summary, lack of appreciation kills one’s zeal and weakens his/her ability to give out the best. Learn to appreciate your husband, wife, your children, your pastor, your employees, and all those that are around you, young or

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