29/05/2025
This is a deep and important question — how to have money, even become wealthy, without loving it in a way that corrupts or controls you. Here's a grounded way to approach this:
1. Understand the Role of Money
Money is a tool, not a master. It’s like fire — powerful and useful, but dangerous if it controls you.
It’s meant to serve purposes: to build, provide, empower, and support, not to define your identity or worth.
> “Use money. Don’t let money use you.”
2. Separate Purpose from Possession
Know why you want wealth. If it's to serve, create opportunities, provide for family, or solve problems — that’s noble.
Loving what money enables is different from loving money itself.
> Ask: “If I had all the money I needed, what would I do with it?”
3. Practice Contentment and Generosity
You can still build wealth while being content with what you have at each stage.
Generosity breaks the power of money over the heart. It keeps you free.
Tithe. Give. Support causes. Help others.
4. Be a Steward, Not a Slave
A steward manages wealth on behalf of a greater cause — whether it’s your family, a mission, or your faith.
Wealth is temporary. Stewardship means managing it wisely, knowing it’s not truly yours forever.
5. Pursue Wisdom over Riches
Proverbs 8:10-11: "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies."
Wisdom brings sustainable wealth and balance.
In Practice
Build assets, not addictions.
Invest with vision, not vanity.
Stay humble no matter the size of your account.