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Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by mynd20: 2:34pm On Jul 04, 2017
Years ago, I watched the movie, “The Money Pit”. The main characters made a foolish purchase of a house that fell apart, piece-by-piece. Soon their relationship started crumbling too.

I remember thinking, “I want to be wise with money — it can be a powerful tool for good, but it can cause destruction too!”
Sometime after that, my pastor shared Paul’s caution to church leaders in 1 Timothy 3:3. Paul urged them to be “free from the love of money.” I thought, “That’s wise counsel for all Christ-followers.”

To develop a healthy, biblical relationship with money, we must build on this truth: God owns us and everything we have, and it is only as we wisely steward His resources we discover not only a thriving relationship with Him, but with money and possessions as well.

The love of money is a heart problem. It is a choice to pursue wealth for sheer luxury or selfish consumption instead of looking at life from a biblical, eternal perspective and accumulating money and resources as a powerful tool to bring glory to the Lord.
There’s a fine line of difference sometimes, but here are 10 signs you might love money.

You’re Obsessed with Becoming Rich
The concern here is not wealth itself; it is only the love of money that is evil. It is the compulsive and sometimes unethical pursuit of wealth that leads to ruin.

People with this heart attitude set themselves up for temptations and snares —
“senseless and harmful desires” that can lead to destruction and may even cause them to “wander away” from trust in God (1 Timothy 6:9-10).

You’re Living Beyond Your Means
This is a huge issue in a culture of abundance. Examine your checkbook, bank account, and credit card statements, and you’ll soon discover if this issue of greed is your heart problem.

Who is ruling us when we over-spend, or when we build up credit card debt and accumulate “beyond our means” to quickly repay? Proverbs 22:7 says “the borrower is the slave of the lender.”

You’re Becoming A Show-off
It’s not a matter of “keeping up with the Joneses” now, but also the fashion trends of the Kardashians and the Hollywood crowd, and every enticement from Apple and the Shopping Channel and… it never ends!

The Bible says our unhealthy desires of the flesh, our constant cravings for things we see, and our pride in possessions are “not from the Father” (1 John 2:16).
But we love to flaunt our new purchases, don’t we? God gives us many things to enjoy, but we’re not to become “haughty” or proud, setting our hopes on “the uncertainty of riches” (1 Timothy 6:17).

Consider where and how you seek acceptance. Listen to your conversations. Check out what you post on Facebook. Are they are reflection of your thoughts and beliefs about money? Are you praising God for His good gifts, or bragging?

You’ve Forgotten the Source
We love money when our hope and security are misplaced, rooted in our financial accounts rather than the Lord. Those who find their security in their possessions may come emotionally unglued when their valuables fall apart or “thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19).

Sometimes money draws us away from trusting God in subtle ways. If you’re not sure you’re wandering, ask, “Does money bring me more joy and satisfaction than loving, obeying and serving the Lord?”
Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.”

You’re Tempted to Sin
The love of money can lead us to many choices for sinful gain: cheating, etc.
Love of money clouds good judgment. Blinded by greed and lusts, you may get caught in “a snare” (1 Timothy 6:9).

Guard your heart, and if you find yourself tempted to make sinful financial choices, repent of losing your “first love” and return to the Lord!
[written by Dawn Wilson]

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/planning/10-signs-you-love-money.html%3famp=1

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Mkbryants(m): 2:36pm On Jul 04, 2017
Hmm...Op is it that u hate money

FTC things cool... Haters gonna hate grin

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by mynd20: 2:41pm On Jul 04, 2017
lol.. is word of inspiration.. by Dawn Wilson

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by An2elect2(f): 2:42pm On Jul 04, 2017

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by mynd20: 2:46pm On Jul 04, 2017
An2elect2:
till then sha
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Olibboy: 2:51pm On Jul 04, 2017
Oh! I can see that you really hate money.

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by fernandez1(m): 4:29pm On Jul 04, 2017
mynd20:
Years ago, I watched the movie, “The Money Pit”. The main characters made a foolish purchase of a house that fell apart, piece-by-piece. Soon their relationship started crumbling too.

I remember thinking, “I want to be wise with money — it can be a powerful tool for good, but it can cause destruction too!”
Sometime after that, my pastor shared Paul’s caution to church leaders in 1 Timothy 3:3. Paul urged them to be “free from the love of money.” I thought, “That’s wise counsel for all Christ-followers.”

To develop a healthy, biblical relationship with money, we must build on this truth: God owns us and everything we have, and it is only as we wisely steward His resources we discover not only a thriving relationship with Him, but with money and possessions as well.

The love of money is a heart problem. It is a choice to pursue wealth for sheer luxury or selfish consumption instead of looking at life from a biblical, eternal perspective and accumulating money and resources as a powerful tool to bring glory to the Lord.
There’s a fine line of difference sometimes, but here are 10 signs you might love money.

You’re Obsessed with Becoming Rich
The concern here is not wealth itself; it is only the love of money that is evil. It is the compulsive and sometimes unethical pursuit of wealth that leads to ruin.

People with this heart attitude set themselves up for temptations and snares —
“senseless and harmful desires” that can lead to destruction and may even cause them to “wander away” from trust in God (1 Timothy 6:9-10).

You’re Living Beyond Your Means
This is a huge issue in a culture of abundance. Examine your checkbook, bank account, and credit card statements, and you’ll soon discover if this issue of greed is your heart problem.

Who is ruling us when we over-spend, or when we build up credit card debt and accumulate “beyond our means” to quickly repay? Proverbs 22:7 says “the borrower is the slave of the lender.”

You’re Becoming A Show-off
It’s not a matter of “keeping up with the Joneses” now, but also the fashion trends of the Kardashians and the Hollywood crowd, and every enticement from Apple and the Shopping Channel and… it never ends!

The Bible says our unhealthy desires of the flesh, our constant cravings for things we see, and our pride in possessions are “not from the Father” (1 John 2:16).
But we love to flaunt our new purchases, don’t we? God gives us many things to enjoy, but we’re not to become “haughty” or proud, setting our hopes on “the uncertainty of riches” (1 Timothy 6:17).

Consider where and how you seek acceptance. Listen to your conversations. Check out what you post on Facebook. Are they are reflection of your thoughts and beliefs about money? Are you praising God for His good gifts, or bragging?

You’ve Forgotten the Source
We love money when our hope and security are misplaced, rooted in our financial accounts rather than the Lord. Those who find their security in their possessions may come emotionally unglued when their valuables fall apart or “thieves break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19).

Sometimes money draws us away from trusting God in subtle ways. If you’re not sure you’re wandering, ask, “Does money bring me more joy and satisfaction than loving, obeying and serving the Lord?”
Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.”

You’re Tempted to Sin
The love of money can lead us to many choices for sinful gain: cheating, etc.
Love of money clouds good judgment. Blinded by greed and lusts, you may get caught in “a snare” (1 Timothy 6:9).

Guard your heart, and if you find yourself tempted to make sinful financial choices, repent of losing your “first love” and return to the Lord!
[written by Dawn Wilson]

https://www.google.com.ng/amp/www.crosswalk.com/family/finances/planning/10-signs-you-love-money.html%3famp=1

Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by TINALETC3(f): 4:29pm On Jul 04, 2017
grin
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Tajbol4splend(m): 4:30pm On Jul 04, 2017
Hmmm
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by gSTEE: 4:30pm On Jul 04, 2017
The person just got be Igbo... That's all
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by SeverusSnape(m): 4:30pm On Jul 04, 2017
undecided Mtcheeeeewwww...

I have all these traits...but I don't love money
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by MirJay: 4:31pm On Jul 04, 2017
undecided.

The only thing i can't do for money is Kill. Tho i thank my heavenly and earthly Father for ensuring that i won't be in a situation to decide what i can or not do for money..

Yewandequeen i can't cut my balls for money neither can i cut another man's. I also can't cut a silly lady's body parts which may include her boobs, her vagina or buttocks for ritual no matter how foolish she may sound.
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Josh44s(m): 4:31pm On Jul 04, 2017
Don't love money and die of hunger. Ediot! angry

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by SeverusSnape(m): 4:33pm On Jul 04, 2017
TINALETC3:
grin
Why are you laughing??, Is it funny?
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by yeyeboi(m): 4:34pm On Jul 04, 2017
Ok
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by yeyeboi(m): 4:36pm On Jul 04, 2017
SeverusSnape:
undecided Mtcheeeeewwww...

I have all these traits...but I don't love money


Bros abeg clean ur mouth na lies full am

Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by goodlifehyd(m): 4:36pm On Jul 04, 2017
[quote author=fernandez1 post=58120735][/quote]So you had to quote the whole write up because u want to slow us a picture Hmmm
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Chiefpriest1(m): 4:37pm On Jul 04, 2017
Lol. Like Oga Rotimi Amaechi, I don't like money at all.

" I wonder why people say I am corrupt when I don't even like money at all! Ask my wife , she will tell you I don't like money."

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Omotaday(m): 4:38pm On Jul 04, 2017
Well, going by this write up excluding the 2nd and 3rd point, you can say "I love money too much"
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by hkidola00(m): 4:41pm On Jul 04, 2017
hmmmmm......d post makes sense...but sometimes u gotta love money,like me as a footballer,playing in europe is always beta dan any african country [even euro poorest country] cos if u retire wit less cash,someone mite rundown overtime
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Nobody: 4:45pm On Jul 04, 2017
Guala guala wink
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by authority2006(m): 4:51pm On Jul 04, 2017
Is this a Sunday school gospel or what? No ingenuity, no originality. Holy crap.

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Nobody: 4:52pm On Jul 04, 2017
If all these are the signs, then i can Boldly say I LOVE Money a lot then
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Nobody: 4:53pm On Jul 04, 2017
Thanks OP for this...been going thru some difficulties right now and i almost forgot that i Serve the one who made money..God bless you.
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by cold(m): 4:56pm On Jul 04, 2017
mynd20:

Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth.”

You’re Tempted to Sin
The love of money can lead us to many choices for sinful gain: cheating, etc.
Love of money clouds good judgment. Blinded by greed and lusts, you may get caught in “a snare” (1 Timothy 6:9).
Lol Christians can be such good cherry pickers, they should be working in an orchard. Is it not the same bible that categorically stated that money answereth all things? Or do i need the holy spirit to understand that? I'm all for moderation but please don't use the bible as a standard. Anybody can choose to interprete any verse as they deem fit.

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Daslim180(m): 4:58pm On Jul 04, 2017
Can somebody tell me if today is Sunday?

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Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Freetech: 4:58pm On Jul 04, 2017
There's a great different between loving money and money loving you. The latter is what I want and pray for. It's call prosperity without sorrow and Joshua 1 vs 8 coined it as a 'good success'. This is what I want and pray for.
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Yewandequeen(f): 5:02pm On Jul 04, 2017
MirJay:
undecided.

The only thing i can't do for money is Kill. Tho i thank my heavenly and earthly Father for ensuring that i won't be in a situation to decide what i can or not do for money.
can u cut off your balls for money then? Since u can't kill.... Just saying tongue
Re: Signs A Person Loves Money Too Much by Drjafy: 5:04pm On Jul 04, 2017
Lovely. For Those making noise all over, the summary message is money can make you deviate from knowing and loving God. God is not against you acquiring wealth in a legal way. Infact he gives it to you. This message is specifically after those who Idolize money/wealth.

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