Matthew 6:24 (NLT) 24 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
In all my years helping couples...money is the #1 cause of arguments in a marital relationship. Hands down. People don't have enough...they don't spend it agreeably...they don't prioritize it correctly...debt rises...and tempers reach the boiling point. Simply put, money becomes the centerpiece in the marriage.
If a marriage is to be successful, money cannot be this important. Many people say that if they had more money, they wouldn't fight as much. Not true. More money almost always results in increased tensions. Couples don't spend less when the have more...they spend more when they have more. Money becomes the gauge in their lives...they are happy when they have it and angry at each other when they don't. Not the case when a marriage is centered in God.
When a couple prays together...attends church together...builds their marriage on spiritual truths rather than temporary fortunes..they are the ones that will thrive in spite of financial setbacks. We can only serve one: God or money. I strongly suggest that if you are married...sit down with your spouse and decide that you aren't going to stress over money...give the situation to God...pray about it...earn what you can....give to the church...and trust God to provide the rest.
If you aren't married, when you get ready to do so, make sure that you have this talk BEFORE it happens. Money vs. God priorities don't change easily when you are married and are guaranteed problem starters for your future.
I am praying that each of you are able to talk openly about serving God over money in your relationships.
See you tomorrow!
Pastor Brian
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