Proverbs 23:5 “Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”
Why is money so attractive to us? Why does it cause us to sin?
We can all understand the truth of this verse as we look at our account balance shrink over the course of a month.
It is amazing to see much become little after what seem like just a few nickel and dime expenditures.
We could eliminate most of our selfish desire for money if we could only internalize its fleeting nature.
Even the things we purchase are fleeting, as they break down, get old, wear out, and are lost or stolen.
Money could be much better used to encourage the brethren or assist in the spread of the gospel.
These investments will pay eternal dividends and accomplish the goal God has set for our lives – to see Himself glorified with our time, effort, and resources.
It would be good for us to see money as a tool to minister and avoid being snared by its fleshly appeal.
Proverbs 23:5 “Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? for riches certainly make themselves wings; they fly away as an eagle toward heaven.”