Can We Trust our Money?

Can We Trust our Money?

Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:19-34

Focus Verse: Matthew 6:24  “No one can serve two masters.  For you will hate one and love the other, or you will be devoted to one and despise the other.  You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.”

Jesus probably talked about money more than any other subject.  One reason is that He knows the temptation that we face of putting our trust in money.  I think the founding fathers of America also knew this, because on every piece of US cash is written, “In God We Trust”. No matter how much cash we  have, our temptation is to always try and get a little bit more.  Although it is wise for us to do financial planning for the future, if this becomes so important in our lives that we are no longer dependent on God, then there is a problem.  When you are totally concerned about your need for more money, that’s when you are placing your trust in money and not in God.  Do you think you can trust money and God at the same time?  The answer is no.  Jesus clearly said, “no one can serve two masters".  God is trustworthy, money is not trustworthy.  

We all need cash to live.  We cannot survive without it.  Someone wiser than me once said, “money is a wonderful servant, but a terrible master.”  When money takes control of your life, you turn into someone you don’t want to be.  The Bible never says that it is wrong to have money or even a lot of money.  But when your money has control of you, that’s wrong. When you have a love for money, you will never have enough.

Here are some things you can do so that your money doesn’t take control of your life.  First, be thankful to God for the way He meets your needs.  Second, you can be a generous giver to the Lord and to those in need.  Third, discover your true treasure.   You will know that your trust is in the Lord, and not in your money when your treasure in heaven exceeds your treasure on earth. People that are constantly chasing the next shilling or dollar never have peace in their lives.  Philippians 4:7 says “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”  So the answer is, no, we can’t trust our money, but we can trust our God.  When you make Jesus your treasure you will find peace and satisfaction and your desires will line up with God's desires.

Bobby Johnson

Interlocking Ministries