For the love of money is a 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

 My wife and I saw the movie “Killers of the Flower Moon”. It was the true story about the Osage Indians whose land was rich with oil. Companies came and drilled for abundant oil, providing the Osage Indians with royalty fees which made them wealthy. The white man took advantage of them by marrying into the Osage families and slowly killed off their family members and spouses, which made them next in line to receive the rich inheritance. Several men were instrumental in the demise of the Indians, and oftentimes quoted the scripture to cover their true purpose.

 Money has a way of driving people to do things they normally wouldn’t do. Although this is not the case of everyone, those who are enticed by its pleasures devote every means to accumulate more, sometimes in a good way and sometimes deceptively. Hopefully you are not that person, because eventually your evil intentions will be discovered, and as the characters in this true story, you will lose it all, everything, including those people who you treasure.

 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11

 One of the pitfalls of those who succumb to the evils of money is a lack of contentment. When there is a void, you long to fill it. If the void and desire is big enough that will make you chose things (or ways) to get ahead that are wrong or outside the will of God. Finding contentment in your life can be a struggle, but by focusing on the blessings of God, you will realize just how blessed you are. Another pitfall is comparing your situation with those around you. Social media has a way of making you believe that you are missing out on the good life because you see others prospering. Turn it off! It’s all fake news anyhow.

Spend more time in God’s word, and begin to thank Him for what you have and ask Him to help fill those voids with His blessings. I assure you he will do it. I leave you with one last verse and this is so true when you seek after God.

And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19