The idols of nations are silver and gold, the work of men’s hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; eyes they have, but they do not see; they have ears, but they do not hear; nor is there any breath in their mouths. Those who make them are like them; so is everyone who trusts in them.  Psalm 135:15-18

 We live in a world where everything is available to us via the internet. From Amazon, to Instacart, to Carvana and everything in between, you can have it all, delivered to your location. Everything you shop for online is stored in your computer and somehow shows up on your Facebook news feed and internet pages you view. This entices you to consider buying things you probably don’t need (when my wife reads this, she will say this blog was for me). But with the click of a few buttons, it’s one and done, on its way to you.

 Online browsing and shopping can become an idol. As a result, finances are tighter, bills might not get paid on time (or paid at all), enslaving you to that common phrase we call “debt”. God never intended for you to be a slave to money and businesses seeking to fulfil your wants with their temporary products (whew, I’m even feeling guilty now).

 Years ago, I became debt free (for the most part), and it has allowed me to tithe on a regular basis and occasionally give to a special charity or friend/family member in need. Yea, money is still tight, but there is a little room to give and God has blessed me in return by remaining obedient and keeping myself from owing everything I make to someone else.

 If the Amazon delivery guy shows up more on your Ring door bell than family members living in your home, you might have an issue with spending. Seek out God’s help to control spending, stop looking online at things you don’t need and find ways to share your blessings with others. God will reward your obedience with the provisions you really need in life. God bless!