The money test

I wrote the other day that God’s tests are positive, designed to show us were our faith is at for some part of our lives. I also wrote about the “words test”. This time I’m going to write about the “money test”.

Jesus said “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” (Matthew 6:24 NLT).

Are we tithing (or at least making a good-faith effort in this economy)? Are we giving to the poor? Are we making wise or necessary purchases?

Or are we spending our money on things that wear out quickly, that give us a small thrill and are put on the shelf, or that serve to impress others more than meet needs?

There is some room for both types of spending, but what are our priorities? What is the balance?

Doug