What’s the one thing no one in our generation seems to have today?
Enough.
Enough followers. Enough “likes.” Enough travel. Enough money.
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” -1 Timothy 6:10
Notice:
• Having money isn’t evil.
• Loving money too much leads to evils.
• Chasing money can lead you away from what matters most.
• Chasing money can lead to self-inflicted wounds.
There’s nothing wrong with being wealthy or setting an earnings goal. There is, however, always a danger and vulnerability lurking when it comes to pursuing more wealth.
The tipping point is so subtle, it’s almost impossible to see for yourself. It’s the point when you shift from leveraging money to loving money. It’s the point when you shift from trusting God to trusting money.
How do you know if you’ve “tipped”? How do you know if you love money too much?
Ask the person closest to you.
Ask yourself:
– What am I sacrificing for this next influx of money?
– What percentage of the money I already have am I willing to give away?
– Where are my hands clenched?
• Keeping that client I don’t like
• Dating that person for comfort
• Driving that car I don’t need
• Clinging to a lifestyle of comparison
By the way, you don’t have to be “rich” to be a money-lover. Almost no one thinks they are rich. But lots of people are inflicting wounds on themselves, trading future “griefs” for current comforts.
Let’s choose to be grateful for what we have. Really, honestly grateful…. and not need more. Then set growth goals from a place of gratitude and generosity. It’s better this way.