Misguided Love

"Those who love money will never have enough. How absurd to think that wealth brings true happiness." Ecclesiastes 5:10-11

I find the book of Ecclesiastes one of the most profound books in the bible written by King Solomon who had everything a man's heart desired, but even he found that life apart from God was meaningless!

Isn't it something to have everything your heart desires, and to be the wisest man in the world, and not have joy! How misguided is that love, a love for all the riches in the world, and not have happiness?

Pursuing riches more vigorously than a relationship with God will lead you to only one place - an impoverished life. (Even if your bank account seems to say otherwise!) Instead of focusing on money, focus on God, the source of wealth.

Thank him for how he has blessed you, and share what he has so generously given. You will find yourself rich in joy and contentment.

Money promises more than it can ever deliver. God will never do that to you. The treasures he promises his children are both certain and eternal.

Love focuses on what it desires. When your desire God, you spend your time and energy getting to know him better and doing what pleases him. When you desire money, you spend your time and energy fueling an atmostphe of greed, instead of nurturing a sense of contentment. A deep desire for wealth can tempt you to do things you normally wouldn't consider, like cheating, lying or stealing. You don't need to do anything illegal to fall for temptations like these.

All it takes is holding on to the riches God has given you with a tight grip instead of opening your arms, and hoarding your blessings instead of sharing them.

What joy God has promised us if we just put our focus on Him!