Love Of Money

The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. How do we deal with this verse and how can we apply it. Another verse,"There is a man that makes himself rich, but is poor. There is a man that makes himself poor, but is rich." How can we fight against our carnal desire for riches. I believe by seeing the true great riches we can keep money in perspective. One of these riches is wisdom. We are called to search for wisdom at least as hard as we seek for gold or silver. Why because wisdom gives us valuable things that makes oneself spiritually rich and to teach others about about these riches. What is greater riches than changing lives, that leads to true contentment. Godliness with contentment is great gain. To be able to love others without hypocrisy also making a difference. No greater joy do we have than our children walking in truth. True riches is God working in our lives and the lives of others.
What then do we do with money? We need to realize it's a tool to build in other people's lives. God promises us enough money to do every good work. Yet, we are to learn to use money in such a way to maximize its' value. I am learning to use money in a way not to waste it. The best way to realize this is that all we need is food and raiment and there with to be content.
David said I don't want to give to the Lord, something that cost me nothing. As we share the gospel may it cost us something. To be spiritually involved in there lives or other ways of cost. Practically I've learned my addiction to pop and the waste of my money on it can be simply solved by making and carrying my own tea. Which costs me almost nothing. Another way to maximize my money is instead of spending money on eating out is to replace it with Slimfast. I need to lose weight anyway. Also by buying groceries at Aldis I stretch my food dollar. With the money I save I can turn it into a tool for witnessing. A simple CD costs me $3. Equivalent to 2 1/2 pops. Or a small poetry book for $1.50. Truly as I sow I might not receive money, but what greater riches then to touch lives. I challenge you to maximize your witness by giving to others in a sacrificial way, to touch lives by the tool of money and your own spiritual gifts. Seeking true riches and displaying God's love by that tool.