September 23, 2026, the 266th day of 2026
Money is a Tool
Money is one of the most misunderstood of tools. In and of itself, it has no power. The power is in how it is used.... View MoreSeptember 23, 2026, the 266th day of 2026
Money is a Tool
Money is one of the most misunderstood of tools. In and of itself, it has no power. The power is in how it is used.
The love of money is an improper use of the tool and can lead to all kinds of evil.
Warning of desiring to be rich and the temptations that come with it, the Bible summs it up in this verse.
“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.”
I Timothy 6:10
Money is a tool that easily becomes the goal. We must guard ourselves from lusting after what is not ours. We must stop ourselves from feeling cheated because we have less than others. Contentment has to be a part of us before God can trust us with more.
When used properly money can do a lot of good. But that also takes discernment. Everything that looks like it is doing good, may not be doing good, but actually evil.
Most people wouldn't willingly give to evil causes, but evil will dress itself up like a good cause and many won't look any deeper, and the wicked prospers.
Money used improperly can cause all kinds of evil. Bribery, corruption, extortion, manipulation, controlling influence and blackmail are some of the forms wickedness may use the tool of money.
The tool is not the issue, what use it is put to, is.
Money, earned through honest work, investment and/or inheritence is a tool. It can be used for good purposes, by allowing families to thrive and be independent of outside interference. Simply through wise purchases we can help support and grow businesses that impact the world for goodnes.
Having our own money as a tool and not as something to be hoarded or wasted we can do even more good.
When we find places that are doing the work that God has put on our heart, but we cannot physically do, we can help support that work. Money is always needed to pay bills.
If we want more family friendly and moral books, television shows and movies, we need to support them. No matter how great the message, if they do not keep making money on their projects, they cannot keep producing them.
There are simple ways, through spending we already do, that will help one company thrive as another falters. Choose to support those who share your values, not just are easy on your pocketbook.
Quality has gone away from many businesses because people will not pay for it. Going cheaper is often robbing from the hard working people in our own country. Being frugal is sometimes being stingy. Learn to tell the difference.
Thrift shops may not provide work to those producing the product, but are usually run by churches that use that money raised for good works. For those who do not want to be wasteful and have money to spend on new things, they may do so more eagerly knowing that their cast offs can help another.
We do not spend a lot on money on new things, so we really are thankful for Thrift Shops. But I am also thankful to those who can buy the new things that eventually are donated. Someone spent good money on that outfit, so it is good that it finds a place where it can still be used and appreciated.
With limited income there are still ways we can help one another. Every little bit helps when we support the places we want to prosper, including our local churches that stand on the word of God.
Using our money wisely, can give us a good life and also have money left over to share with those who are truly doing God's work, eternal work.
Stay strong! Seek to spend wisely and use your money as a good tool, a proper tool, not a corrupted tool.
NAN
