Those with plenty must be responsible, and aware of the perils of wealth.

Those with plenty must be responsible, and aware of the perils of wealth. The most important aspect of money management is the control of your attitude towards it. Money is not “the root of all evil” as Paul is often misquoted. His actual words are, “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Tim. 6:10). Failure to prioritize is a great hazard of prosperity. Don’t ask, “How much can I make?” “How much can I spend?” “How important can I be?” The proper question is “How much can I do for others with the wealth God has entrusted to me?” Scripture does not say it is a sin to have plenty. The concern is with the abuse of plenty is the cause for many to forget God. God advises those who use their wealth as if there is no accountability to Him will “...weep and wail because of the misery that is coming upon you.”

Those with plenty with the wrong attitude towards it become insensitive to proper priorities and values; and to the needs of others. They place their faith in their resources. They disregard spiritual realities and ignore the fact that they must give an account to God. They have forgotten God’s clock.

Those with plenty with the wrong attitude towards it Scripture says they are like pigs that eat themselves into the slaughterhouse. They concentrate on filling their stomachs and are unaware to their destiny. Judgment will fall, Instead of acting to avoid that judgment; they incur greater guilt by their selfish excess. They will be condemned for misusing wealth for comfort and lustful delight while failing to care for the less fortunate. If riches are made by stepping on the hands of the hopeless, judgment will follow. God never judges by a bank account, or a statement of worth. He probes the heart where no surgeon can reach. He looks for righteousness and where it is lacking, His judgment will follow.

Scripture says, “Anyone...who knows the good he ought to do and doesn’t do it, sins”. What a colossal sin to see others perishing in bitter need while you store up goods you can never use. In the end your wealth is lost and the poor remain destitute. What a heartless disregard for others.

Plenty in itself is morally neutral, neither good nor evil. Wealth is like fire — very useful, but also terribly dangerous.  Each must balance between prudent savings and sinful stashing. Material wealth will be worthless when the Lord returns. Place your priority, not in your possessions, but how you use them. Not on how large is your bank account, so look at yourself how are you using your plenty?