Money is not evil in and of itself. It’s a necessary tool… but a very dangerous one. I think money should come with a printed warning: “Danger: Handle with Care!” Or better yet, “Danger: Handle with Prayer!” Used properly, money has tremendous power for good, both for us individually and for the kingdom. Mishandle it, and your very soul is at risk. Maybe that’s why nineteen out of the thirty parables Jesus told was about money.
“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.”
— 1 Timothy 6:9 (NIV)
Lord Jesus, forgive me for unconsciously trusting in money more than I trust in You. In Your holy name I pray, amen.