MEMORISE: For the love of money isa root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 1 Timothy 6:10
BIBLE READING: Ecclesiastes 5:10-12
10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth abundance with increase: this is also vanity.
11 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?
12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.
MESSAGE:
Money is essential for daily living; however, an obsession with wealth can lead to greed, dishonesty, and spiritual downfall. Many young people have compromised their faith, and some have even lost their lives while chasing riches. They forget that true wealth comes from God alone.
While money can buy comfort, it cannot purchase salvation, peace, or eternal security, Instead of making wealth the ultimate goal, it is important to seek God first and trust Him to provide for your needs (Matthew 6:33). Those who prioritise riches over their faith will ultimatelų face disappointment and sorrow. They will also engage in ungodly acts just to make money, thereby becoming slaves to money. They are never satisfied; no matter how much money they acquire, they crave for more. However, true joy and contentment only come from a life that is fully surrendered to God, not from material possessions.
My dear child, I want you to always show gratitude to God for everything He has given to you, whether large or small. Never allow money to control you; instead, use your resources to serve God and bless others.
KEY POINT:
Those who love money become enslaved by it.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Deuteronomy 2-4