Watch Out for the Little Foxes!
Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom. Song of Songs 2:15 ESV
The Bible has a lot to say about money and how to handle it in in a God-honoring way. Jesus says that how we handle our money will determine how much God entrusts His Kingdom assets to us.
We remember that money in and of itself is morally neutral – not good, bad, or purple. But it is the love of money which is the root of all kinds of evil. 1 Timothy 6:10 For those who love money will love this world and its values. They will seek to accumulate as much money as possible, finding their hope and security in their net worth. And this then can lead to taking advantage of others, cheating on tax returns, pursuing get rich quick schemes, leading to being distrusted by God. For He says, “…if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?”
It is the small compromises in money manners that trip us up. When dealing with money, be careful to avoid any appearance of impropriety. And be on your guard when you hear an internal voice say, “Oh, that such a small thing, don’t worry about it” or “Don’t be so obsessive about that. Everyone else is doing it” or “It’s just not that big of a deal.” There are no small matters when it comes to integrity!
Do you want to have a legacy that reaches to the ends of the earth for the glory of God? If so, Jesus reminds us that much integrity we have when handling money will determine whether God can entrust us with much more important, eternal things like the souls of men and women.
Watch for the ‘little foxes’ that creep in and spoil the vineyard!
Developing Kingdom Leaders - Tom Yeakley 