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Money gets a bad rap. How often do we hear that money is bad or money is the root of all evil? Actually, the LOVE of money is the root of all evil. Money is not bad in and of itself. Money is currency, and currency was meant to flow. If the circuit is cut and the flow stops, then the cycle cannot continue. If we give, we will receive one hundredfold.
Myth: I Have To Be Poor To Get Into Heaven
The rich young ruler asked God, “What must I do to be saved?” And Jesus said, “Go and sell what you have.” And the young ruler walked away disappointed. (Mark 10:17-22 Paraphrased) When the disciples heard this, they were astonished. They were loaded, so how were they going to get into heaven? The key is our relationship with money, not the money itself. God wasn’t trying to get the money FROM him He was trying to get the money TO him. Most people get all they can and can all they get while sitting on their can. The seed that never leaves our hand, never leaves our life.
Give And Receive
Give, and you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full—pressed down, shaken together to make room for more, running over, and poured into your lap. The amount you give will determine the amount you get back. (Luke 6:38)
Others Don’t Always Celebrate Our Blessings
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time…with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. (Mark 10:30)
When the blessings come, other people are going to say that we shouldn’t be blessed like that. Expect it, it will happen. Read it again, Mark 10:30, we will receive a one hundredfold return WITH persecution. So don’t get upset when people don’t celebrate your blessing. Thank God, surround yourself with those that celebrate you and keep pressing on.
Are We Willing?
God wants to bless us. He also wants us to be willing and obedient. God is not looking for excuses, He has all of the provision we need to get it done. When a fighter pilot is asked to go to war, he doesn’t say, “I don’t have a plane or fuel.” The government will supply the means, s/he is just being asked to be willing to go to WAR!
