Why does God give some of His children more than they need and others less than they need? So that He may use His children to help one another. He doesn’t want us to have too little or too much (Proverbs 30:8–9). When those with too much give to those with too little, two problems are solved. When they don’t, two problems are perpetuated.
God distributes wealth unevenly not because He loves some of His children more than others, but so His children can distribute it to their brothers and sisters on His behalf. Paul said that the God who supplies seed to the sower will increase our store of seed.
Why? So we can stockpile seed or eat it? No, so we can scatter it and spread it out that it might bear fruit. Abundance isn’t God’s provision for me to live in luxury. It’s His provision for me to help others live. God entrusts me with this money not to build my kingdom on earth, but to build His kingdom in heaven.
~ Excerpted fromThe Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn
The tricky part is that we often tend to compare what we have to those who have more and feel like we’re missing out. The reality is that we are better off than the majority of the world.
How are we using our resources?
Need ideas on how you can help others? Check out this blog post.
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© Richard Alvey and iLife Journey, 2013. All rights reserved.
A ragamuffin in awe of God's grace and glory... pursuing real life in Jesus.
Ow! Right in the hip pocket nerve.
Glad I’m not the only one who felt that! 😉
Looks like a good book, Rick.
I’ve not read it but I agree, it looks like a good one!