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Wednesday, October
10, 2007
On Guard
1 Timothy 6:9-10 But they that will be rich fall into
temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which
drown men in destruction and perdition. (10) For the love of money is the
root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the
faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (KJV)
Whenever there is
an outbreak of a deadly virus, the first priority is to find the root cause
of the deadly disease. Though many misquote this verse, saying money is the
root of all evil, it’s not the money that caused the destruction, but
rather the love of it that is the downfall of many. So if money itself is
not the problem, then why do so many think that money itself is the answer?
After all who hasn’t turned on the TV, or a radio program, only to be
indoctrinated with money pitches and schemes, especially the religious ones?
Even this seed faith doctrine, which is based on the more you sow, the more
you will reap, is basically nothing more than a pyramid scheme, those on
top get the gold, and the others get the shaft. The reality is there is
only one seed according to the Bible, and it is not a physical one.
Luke 8:11 Now the
parable is this: The seed is the word of God. (KJV)
Galatians 3:16 Now
to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds,
as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ. (KJV)
They that sow to
the flesh, shall of the flesh reap corruption; in other words those that
try and manipulate and twist the truth to fit their own greedy lifestyles
in the name of God are in for a world of hurt when they have to stand
before Him and give an account of how they pilfered and stole from His
people.
2 Peter 2:19 While
they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption:
for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage. (KJV)
The Lord Himself
warned us about the many false prophets, wolves in sheep’s clothing that
would rise up and deceive many. Be on the lookout, because if we allow
something to overcome us because we were asleep at the wheel, that same
thing will keep us in bondage until it is dealt with and pulled up by the
roots. Many of these preachers, who end up being nothing more that auctioneers
selling the word of God to the highest bidders, are prisoners of their own
devices. To quote an old phrase, a fool and his money are soon parted; so
don’t be fooled or lulled into sleep by these cheap hucksters.
Years ago when I
got into a financial situation which had become a burden and was pulling me
down, my first thought was ‘God give me more money’. My thinking was that
if I got more money, looking to something physical again to solve my
spiritual problem, then I would be home free. The answer I received was
quite different than what I expected; why would I give you more so you
could go farther in debt? In other words, if you can’t manage what you have
now, acknowledging who truly is your source and walk in Father’s wisdom,
why would God fill up a money bag full of holes? In conclusion the answer
wasn’t more money, but rather seeking God’s wisdom on how to manage what He
provided and not allow myself to be overcome in this area again.
James 1:5-7 If any
of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally,
and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (6) But let him ask in
faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea
driven with the wind and tossed. (7) For let not that man think that he
shall receive any thing of the Lord. (KJV)
In the end it wasn’t a lack of
money that was the problem, it was a spiritual issue that needed to be addressed
and dealt with in order to move forward in my walk with God. Don’t be
afraid to ask God for help, that is what He is there for. In fact His word
says we have not because we ask not. Spiritual issues require a spiritual
answer, and if you look to the physical for the answer you will end up on a
not so merry go round spinning in circles and dizzy.
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