Money and Character

Let your character [your moral essence, your inner nature] be free from the love of money [shun greed--be financially ethical], being content with what you have; for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake  or  let you down  or  relax M y hold on you [assuredly not]!” HEBREWS 13:5 AMP

There is this strange connection between money and character. The more money you have, the more you have to watch your actions and reactions. There is something deeply spiritual about possessions and acquisitions; there is a strange emotion the things you have give you. There is also nothing bad in having plenty of money; how you get it and what you become when you have it become fundamental to your eternal destiny.

The reason why my character must be free of the love of money is because I  cannot find space in my heart to build character according to God's standard, and also find space in the same heart to love money. Both loves are parallel lines that will never meet, because they will never end in the same place. God assures me of his Presence and power, and he also promises that once I can pursue him, he will make all other things pursue me. If I abandon him and pursue other things except himself, I will most likely acquire a few things, but I would have missed out on the most important thing.

These words are vital: "I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or  let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!” No matter what goes on around you, what is more important is who lives inside you. If God is with you, your good end is guaranteed. You may have to go down into the Pit sometimes, or have a Potiphar's house experience, or maybe undergo a period of 'Prison' limitation, but if God be God, that Palace experience is guaranteed. It is all about WHO is in you, not about WHAT is in your wallet or pocket. His time of favour is here.