(Or Can We Just Do Whatever We Want With It?)
1. Let’s Be Honest – Does God Really Care About My Wallet?
We talk about faith, love, holiness, and prayer, but money? That’s where things get awkward.
Some think:
- 👉 “God only cares about my soul, not my bank account.”
- 👉 “As long as I tithe, the rest is mine to spend.”
- 👉 “God wants me rich!” (Name it and claim it?)
Others say:
- 🚫 “Money is evil!”
- 🚫 “True Christians should have nothing.”
- đźš« “If you’re wealthy, you must be worldly.”
So what’s the truth? Does God actually care about how we use money? Let’s break it down.
2. What Does the Bible Say About Money?
Money isn’t just about economics—it’s a heart issue. The Bible talks about money over 2,000 times! That’s more than faith, prayer, or heaven and hell combined.
Here’s what Scripture tells us:
📖 1 Timothy 6:10 – “The love of money is the root of all kinds of evil.”
📖 Matthew 6:24 – “You cannot serve both God and money.”
📖 Proverbs 22:7 – “The borrower is slave to the lender.”
So no, money itself isn’t evil—but it’s dangerous when it owns you.
3. God’s View on Money – 3 Big Truths
🔥(1) Money is a Tool, Not a God
Money isn’t good or bad—it’s a tool. But like any tool, it depends on how you use it.
🔨 A hammer can build a house or destroy it.
đź’° Money can feed the poor or fuel greed.
The problem isn’t the money—it’s the heart.
🔥 (2) God Calls Us to Be Wise Stewards
A steward isn’t an owner—it’s a manager. Everything we have belongs to God.
📖 – “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.”
Psalm 24:1
That means:
- ✅ We don’t waste it (Luke 16:10 – “Whoever is faithful with little will be trusted with more.”)
- ✅ We don’t hoard it (Proverbs 11:24 – “One gives freely yet grows richer; another withholds yet suffers need.”)
- ✅ We don’t worship it (Ecclesiastes 5:10 – “Whoever loves money never has enough.”)
🔥 (3) Generosity is Non-Negotiable
God doesn’t bless us just for us. He blesses us to bless others.
📖– “God loves a cheerful giver.”
2 Corinthians 9:7
It’s not about amount—it’s about heart. The widow who gave two coins (Mark 12:41-44)?
She gave more than the rich man because she trusted God.
4. But What About…“Does God Want Me to Be Rich?”
God is NOT against wealth. Some of the most faithful people in the Bible were wealthy:
- ✔️ Abraham – Rich in livestock and gold.
- ✔️ David & Solomon – Kings loaded with wealth.
- ✔️ Job – Had everything, lost everything, got double back.
BUT… wealth wasn’t their God. They used it for God’s purposes.
“What About Poverty?”
Being poor isn’t a curse, but neither is it a virtue. What matters is faithfulness, not finances.
📖 – “I have learned to be content in plenty and in lack.”
Philippians 4:12
Whether rich or poor, the question is: Are we honoring God with what we have?
5. So… Does God Care About Money?
Absolutely! But not in the way the world does. He cares about how you use it, not how much you have.
Here’s the real test:
- ✔️ Does your money control you, or do you control it?
- ✔️ Are you using it for selfish gain, or God’s glory?
- ✔️ Are you trusting God, or trusting your bank account?
Because at the end of the day… we leave it all behind.
6. Your Move – How Are You Using What God Gave You?
- 🔹 Are you honoring God with your money?
- 🔹 Is your heart more attached to your bank balance or to Jesus?
- 🔹 Where do you struggle—spending, saving, or giving?
💬 Drop a comment! Let’s talk about money, faith, and where we go from here. 👇