Wealth Management

S - Scripture     

Matthew 19 v. 23  And Jesus said to his disciples, "Truly I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. 

 

O - Observation    

Hard. Spiritual Battles. That's what this verse is all about. The key word in this passage is Hard. Notice Jesus did not say impossible. Because, later on in verse 26, Jesus says with God, All things are possible.  But why is it so hard? Quite simple. Money is power. Money can inflate a person's self opinion. Money makes it easier to have other God's before God; things, self pride, more money. Proverbs 23 v. 4 Do not toil to acquire wealth, be wise enough to desist. And... back in Matthew 6 v, 24b. You can't serve God and Money.  So, is Money, wealth, Bad? No. But we need to recognize that its a blessing from God. And remember, to whom much is given, much is required.

 

A - Application  

How do I look at my wealth? What's driving me?      

 

P - Prayer      

Jesus, Help me to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.  Love Will.