I read a short post not too long ago from my friend Mark Helsel. According to the average incomes around the world, I am rich. I am in the top 5.4% richest people in the world, and that doesn’t include my wife’s income or the extra freelance work that I do.
It’s nice to say that this is eye opening. It’s even better to say that my wife and I sponsor a World Vision child. Can I do more? According to these stats and the info found at the Global Rich List, the answer is yes. Why is it so hard then to give the fruits of my labor more than I already do? It’s easy to rationalize my financial status in regards to those around me and say that I am needy, but I know I am not.
It is not sinful to make a lot of money, but what do we do with that money? In the past my discipline has been lacking in the area of financial stewardship. Since meeting with a financial counselor, my wife and I make ends meet and are working our way out of debt. I want to do more for The Kingdom and the sick and needy, but I also have to take care of my financial responsibilities. I cannot leave my debt for someone else to pay. It’s tough for me to not feel guilty at times for not doing more, but I have to remember that as I continue to steward my time and money well, God will continue to open up doors for me to earn more, give more, and do more for His Kingdom.
Are you being financially responsible?
Are you giving all that you can (not only financially) to further The Kingdom of God?
How are you serving the lost, sick, orphans, elderly, and needy?
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