Good morning to you! Today in the Word. Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013 Mad for Money Read Ecclesiastes 5:8–12 Whoever loves money never has enough. Ecclesiastes 5:10 The problem of inequality and oppression, whether real or perceived, is not new. Solomon spoke of oppression thousands of years ago. He said that when we see oppression, we should not be surprised. This is a mark of human nature: at each level of society, there is someone higher who is the oppressor (v. 8). Only the king, who sits at the top of the human pyramid of power, will profit. How much is enough? No amount! The Teacher gives a type of proverb here, explaining that the love of money is unsatisfying (v. 10). The word “meaningless,” used frequently in Ecclesiastes, reappears here in conjunction with money and power. There will never be enough money or supplies to satisfy our hunger. The more that is produced, the greater the demand. The Bible teaches that satisfaction does not come from owning more. While wealth might bring temporary comfort, it also brings problems. Landowners with abundant possessions also had troubled sleep. With wealth came complications. While the laborers suffered physically and did without material belongings, they were given peace of mind and “sweet” sleep (v. 12). The pursuit of wealth and power in this “life under the sun” is meaningless, leading to a life of stress and problems. The meaning of life does not lie in increasing the dollars in our bank accounts. Apply the Word Many of us find security in money. We associate worry with few dollars and happiness with more. This passage reminds us that money does not answer life’s problems. As you pay your bills or balance your checkbook, ask God for a heavenly perspective on your finances. Ask Him to help you see the riches you are storing in heaven. Have a blessed day asking for a heavenly perspective on your finances.
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 11:04:35 +0000
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