Hebrews 13:5(KJV)
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Our anchor Scripture admonishes us to cultivate contentment. We are called to find contentment in every aspect of our lives: spiritually, financially, materially, and in our marriages. When we are content with what we have, we won’t indulge in ungodly or immoral acts to get what we do not have. Contentment will prevent us from chasing after money for the love of money kills people’s consciences. Moreover, when the conscience is dead, people commit all evil. Jesus unequivocally states that it is impossible to serve two masters simultaneously. It is either a matter of loving one and hating the other or being devoted to one and despising the other. There is simply no room for serving God and money simultaneously (Luke 16:13).
In today’s world, many people continue to seek after more of the things of this world, never content with their lot in life. Philippians 4:12 says, “I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: everywhere* and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.” The unhealthy appetite for money has turned many Christians into yes-men and puppets, doing the bidding of the devil in order to keep up with certain levels of comfort. It is written in 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.” Many people want to get rich by all means and at all costs. Many have lost their salvation and other Christian experiences due to greed for money and material things. They have traded their souls for the devil, forgetting that we brought nothing into this world and that we would take back nothing. As believers, we must recognize that the devil’s ready-made provisions are deadly traps. Let us, therefore, not become addicted to money, so much so that its availability or lack of it becomes a major determining factor in our lifestyle decisions, choice of association, and general worldview. Psalm 141:4 says, “Take away my lust for evil things; don’t let me want to be with sinners, doing what they do, sharing their delicacies.” Money and material wealth should not be the primary pursuit of believers; rather, it should be the Kingdom of God and righteousness.
Beloved, be satisfied with what you have so you can completely obey God instead of being at the devil’s mercy. Godliness with contentment is a significant gain; appreciate God for what you have so that unbelievers will see the light and glorify our Father who is in Heaven. You have Christ, and that’s all you need. Christ in you is the hope of glory, the guarantee that everything else you could ever require is already in you. Guard your heart against greed and covetousness; never allow them to kill your conscience. Wait patiently for the Lord, and do not worry when people succeed in their ways and carry out their wicked schemes. Do not join the multitude to do evil(Exodus 23:2). No matter what you may be going through, God is always with you, able and willing to help, He is a very present help in trouble. The Lord will satisfy your mouth with every good thing that you need in this season and beyond in Jesus’ Name. Take your pick: You can pursue godliness and make Heaven, or you can pursue material gain and end up in the lake of fire. Remember, God remains the Source of true wealth in all ages, for silver and gold are His.
O Lord, take away the spirit of greed and covetousness from my life and help me to be content with Your provisions for my life in Jesus’ Name.