Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Jesus said you cannot serve God and Money in his sermon on the mount just after illustating how the birds neither reap nor sow nor have barns full of feed and yet they don't starve in winter. God provides all they need, and he will do the same for us if we seek his kingdom first. This is a great and reassuring promise, but, what does it mean to seek His kingdom first? What does it mean to serve Money? Am I expected to quit my job and stand on a street corner proclaiming the good news until Jesus returns? How can I care for widows and orphans if I can't even support myself? The apostle Paul urges us no to be idle and to work that we may share our blessings with the saints in need. How do we both rely soley on God and provide for others?