Wednesday, February 23, 2011

James 5: 1-6

Warning to Rich Oppressors


1 Now listen, you rich people, weep and wail because of the misery that is coming on you. 2 Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded. Their corrosion will testify against you and eat your flesh like fire. You have hoarded wealth in the last days. 4 Look! The wages you failed to pay the workers who mowed your fields are crying out against you. The cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord Almighty. 5 You have lived on earth in luxury and self-indulgence. You have fattened yourselves in the day of slaughter.[a] 6 You have condemned and murdered the innocent one, who was not opposing you.

What does this mean? Does it mean that anyone who has a lot of money is condemned? NO! It means that anyone who has a lot of money and holds on to it and never gives back needs to check themselves!

What do we do with our money? Do we tithe? Do we give to the poor? Or do we keep putting it in the bank and holding on to it all for a future day? I know that having a savings account is an important thing for everyone but if you have one that's filled with money and never give back to God that's not right. God gives us all we have! We need to give back. We need to help clothe, feed, shelter His people!

Can we get someone to listen to us about their spiritual needs if we are not helping meet their physical needs. Imagine you are hungry and thirsty...would you listen?

Use the money you have WISELY! The more you give joyfully to God, the more He blesses you with in return.

Father, Help me to remember that apart from you I am nothing and I have nothing. Give me wisdom about where to use my money. Thankyou for all you give! Amen.

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