“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.” — Ecclesiastes 5:10, NIV
Money can become an obsession that can take our eyes off God and His work in our lives. It is easy to constantly want more and more. However, in view of eternity, money is meaningless. We can never find true satisfaction from money or from anything outside of God; we can only find this completion through our salvation and relationship with Christ Jesus.
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” — 1 Timothy 6:10, NIV
The love of money can also lead to sin or, as 1 Timothy 6:10 puts it, all kinds of evil. When we let ourselves be consumed with gaining money, we may forget about what God has commanded us. Our actions toward others can become unloving and selfish, and greed can cloud our vision. As Christians, it is important to make sure we are staying clear of the love of money and pursuing Christ above all else.