Money and Christians

This is to verbalise my thoughts after a week of being exposed to the sermons and messages conveyed by the FGBMF (Full Gospel BusinessMen Fellowship) ... so-called Ministry of Giving, by some multi-millionaires or Financial Kings from Malaysia.

The Bible is full of guidance against the love of money ... but on the converse, there are many verses on the need to work hard in order to serve God and for the furtherance of His Kingdom. The Bussinessmen are in business to make a profit and if that profit is being shovelled towards the expansion of God's kingdom, that is acceptable and noble. It is also mentioned that God wants to enrich his people and bless them with wealth and abundance of life.

There are some statements which are factual and realistically acceptable by all Christians walking this Worldly sojourn...

1. Money is neutral; possess it but don't let it possess you.
2. Rich or Poor, we are all slaves to money, as money is important to sustain daily living
3. Preaching on wealth creation is the obligation of all churches to motivate and encourage their followers to give affirmative testimonies of God's richness and blessings.
4. Blessed churches would attract more followers and believers.
5. Piousness does not necessarily mean poverty.
6. God owns the whole earth and universe and we ought to be His responsible stewards of his wealth.
7. In the Biblical era, there were many multi-millionaires too, like King Solomons, Kind David, Joseph, Isaac, Abraham etc. Why not now?
8. Some have the gifts of managing wealth on behalf of God, some have other giftings. So not everyone can be Financial King.

In all decison making, including money, first seek God's guidance by prayers; by internalising his Word (read the Bible, listen to sermons) and then listen accurately to God's promptings and signs. If you are totally faithful in your prayers, and if there is peace of mind in making the decision, that must be God's will?