Proverbs 23:4—Do not wear yourself out to get rich; be wise
enough to desist.
How do you define success in life? Is it based on how much money you earn, your
status, or your recognition? It’s
tempting to seek monetary wealth, particularly living in a westernized culture
that places great value on the acquisition of tangible things. So, why would the Bible tell us to back away
from the acquisition of riches? Is money
really so bad? When you start to think about
it, money has the power to insulate us from some very common life
problems. To be sure, money may bring
its own set of problems. But once a
person begins acquiring money, some of the common every problems others suffer
(like what to eat, what to wear, where to sleep) no longer exist. And the further removed from these types of
problems, the easier it becomes to judge those who are still
poverty-stricken. It’s easy to believe
that someone is still poor because of bad choices or because that person just
doesn’t work hard enough. The ability to
be compassionate toward others who aren’t as financially secure diminishes. Money helps us to create walls of
disconnection from others, which is the antithesis of our purpose here on
Earth. We were created to be in
relationship with each other, and by loving each other loving our Creator ever
more profoundly. So challenge yourself to define/redefine the meaning of
success in your life – make it about how many lives you touch and meaningful
relationships you cultivate in this short time we have on Earth.
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