Understand Riches Can Deceive You

40 Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life
Day 9 - Understand Riches Can Deceive You

(Jesus Said) "Watch Out! Be on your guard against all kids of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions"  (Luke 12:15)     

While I worship a generous God who provides everything I could ever need in life, I get concerned about a "Prosperity Theology" that suggests God's provision is primarily concerned with having an "abundance of possessions."  Jesus was born in a stable, supported by his followers and had no place to call home, yet He tells us not to worry about what we eat, or drink, or wear, because if we "seek first his kingdom and his righteousness" God will take care of the rest.

Don't Trust In Your Riches, But Trust In God

40 Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life
Day 8 - Don't Trust In Your Riches, But Trust In God

"Are you rich?  Did you realize that if you personally make more than $1500 per year you are richer than 75% of the world's 6+ billion people!"  (Brian Kluth)     

To consider myself among the top 25% of the richest people on the planet is a very confronting statistic. I understand the perspective that my "wealth" is proportional to our economy, however, I believe that we should allow the implications of this statistic to challenge our spirits for a while. It is irreconcilable for me to give thanks for what I have and at the same time ignore what others don't have. My gratitude to God is best expressed in generosity to others.