What Is Our Attitude Problem With Money?
We want it because we think having lots of money will meet all of our needs and desires. We believe it will satisfy our desire for power, importance and self-gratification. But it never does. Why? Because real satisfaction only comes from being right with God. As Paul explains after the verses warning against the love of money: “But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love endurance and gentleness.” (I Tim. 6:11) Life-fulfilling satisfaction comes from enjoying the fruits of God’s blessings which money cannot buy–love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, gentleness and self-control. (Gal. 5:22-23) It comes from seeking God’s kingdom first, rather than running after the things of this world. (Matt. 6:25-34) Having wealth and possessions also distorts our priorities in life. In 1997, the London Mirror described Queen Elizabeth II and some royal family members this way: “The Queen’s eyes were glassy and she appeared to struggle with her
