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Trap No.1 - Money Buys Happiness

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions." Luke 12:15

Money can't buy happiness! Regardless of how much you have, it's never enough. Fear will always whisper "unless you get more, you won't be secure". If money brought happiness, wouldn’t the rich be happier than everybody else? Yet studies consistently show their happiness levels to be only slightly above average, and in many cases far below it. Despite what you've been conditioned to think, happy people don't follow money - they follow their passion for that's what gives their lives meaning. The Bible says, "Don't be obsessed with getting more material things" (Hebrews 13:5). Wealth-based happiness is a weakness indulged in by insecure people who are afraid to look inside and face their real fears. It's a mistake to think that wealth buys a life of freedom, status, or worldly power. Take freedom for example: the rich usually become wealthy by sacrificing their freedom and leisure time. And status? That's a slippery slope too, because no matter how far you climb there's always somebody ahead of you. And worldly power? Well, when that increases, you generally lose control of your life because of all the people you have to please and obligations you have to fulfill. When you pursue your God-given purpose, money is secondary. Your real status symbols are salvation, spiritual growth, a happy home, treasured friends, and the incredible joy of doing what God's called you to do.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, help me stay focused on YOUR will and fulfilling the passion you have given me to do that. May my worth be measured by "Well done good and faithful servant." Amen