Trustworthy Handling

So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? ~ Luke 16:11

Money, whether you like it, or not, controls most of our world and is a big part of our daily lives.  Too much and we can become arrogant and prideful; not enough and we can become afraid and stingy.  Both the rich and the poor can become greedy and money can taint our hearts' attitude toward life and others.  When someone needs help, do you officer what you can whether in plenty, or want?  When someone has success are you happy for them, or does resentment set in?  Money quickly becomes a heart issue and since God is in the business of our hearts it’s no wonder that He sometimes uses money as a test.  If I squander my worldly wealth. What will I do with my spiritual gifts?  If I hold on to my money with a tight fist, what does that say about my trust in God?  Give money God’s rightful place in your heart and you’ll likely be more apt to shrewd dealings, greed and selfishness instead of showing kindness, love and generosity.  True riches refers to the spiritual blessings and rewards that God gives his faithful servants; these are the riches we should be striving for over worldly wealth.  A steward who is Christ focused remembers that all we have in this world is actually on loan to us from God.  We should be using what he has blessed us with to further His kingdom instead of being greedy.  We should be trying our best to further His Kingdom; not build our own.  Instead, we should be asking God to open our eyes on how to faithfully use what He has blessed us with to better His kingdom no matter if we have little, or much.  Let us be more concerned with our spiritual walk than our wallets. ~ Amen