“The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it."
Psalm 24:1
A New Module
One of our newest lessons in the Finance Module of MD5 is Your Convictions About Money from Charles Stanley. In this session, Stanley contrasts the world's view of money as a means of accumulation, and God’s view of money, which centers on giving.
How Much is Enough?
The world views money as a means of accumulation—a pursuit of wealth for security, pleasure, and self-interest. No matter how much people have, they often feel they need “just a little more.” This perspective fosters discontentment, greed, and misplaced trust in material wealth, which is ultimately fleeting and incapable of providing true peace or fulfillment. Wealth becomes an insatiable appetite that never satisfies, leading many into anxiety and destruction.
From God's Perspective
In contrast, God's view of money centers on giving. He owns everything (Psalm 24:1), and we are merely stewards of His resources. Instead of hoarding wealth, He calls us to distribute what we receive, trusting in Him as our Provider (Luke 6:38). Jesus warns that the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil (1 Timothy 6:9-10) and that wealth can become a substitute for God. Relying on riches fosters self-sufficiency and spiritual emptiness.
The Best Way
God’s way is best because when we trust the Provider rather than striving to accumulate more provisions, we find true security, contentment, and eternal blessings that money can never buy (Matthew 6:19-21).
Steve Crawley
MD5 Facilitator
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