Member-only story
Why Transferring Ownership Back to God May Be the Most Pivotal Spiritual Moment of Your Life
The challenge is to replace an oft used but problematic four-letter word
Is More Money the Solution to My Problems?
Other than the kingdom of God, Jesus spoke about money and possessions more than any other topic because he knew that few things have the power to steal joy more than the love of money.
But I thought financial abundance was a prerequisite to joy? If only I had a little more I wouldn’t have to worry, right? If only I had a lot more I could really be happy.
That “if only” is a deceptive lure.
It is why an exceptionally wealthy man like John D. Rockefeller could say, “I have made many millions, but they have brought me no happiness.”
Oh yeah, Mr. Rockefeller, well give me a chance to be rich and I’ll tell a different story.
Then Jesus shows up saying stuff like, “What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?” (Mark 8:36)
Jesus isn’t trying to spoil the party. He is trying to save us from spoiling true joy, which he knows is not found in wealth or stuff.
