Wealth brings with it a great challenge. The ego especially feeds on greed whereas greed is the root of all evil. Hoarding is the ugly sister to greed. When people find their value of identity in possessions the outworking is to get more and more. What you have is never enough. Consider all of the offsite storage buildings in the U.S. Many are full of possessions that are slowly deteriorating. Don’t get me wrong, the size of your house, car, or bank account does not mean that you are greedy. Each of us has a ministry that requires different assets to fulfill. We all don’t need to be driving a Smartcar to show we are not being led by greed. We are also to be good stewards over what we have been given. Lack of stewardship isn’t a good testimony to those who are watching your walk while you are “talking your talk”. In Luke 18:22 Jesus said:
So when Jesus heard these things, He said to him, "You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me."
What an unpopular thing to say in America, the wealthiest country on earth. This affluent society has elevated itself to the point where it no longer needs GOD in the center of its society. The children no longer recite The Lord’s Prayer in school. Since this happened, the discipline problems in schools have risen exponentially. Those children, now adults, are no longer restrained in their behavior. Corporate greed is at an astronomical high. The loyalty to the employee is all but gone. Defined benefit plans designed to reward long term service by employees have been disemboweled by corporate greed. Politicians bought off by lobbyists have thrown the average man and woman under the bus. The moral fiber of this country is in dire straits but not for long.
This year I expect an awakening of men and women who are called to be the “elect”. I expect this awakening to bring forth a new paradigm of business thinking. Many in the past have given lip service to serving mankind. As this awakening materializes into a Kingdom structure. men and women will be given the opportunity to be a part of this new paradigm. No longer will greed and self interest dictate the direction of an organization. Kingdom principles resulting from the revelation of Love will be the guiding force. Serving mankind will be the burning desire in the bellies of the people who are called to participate in Kingdom companies. Accumulated wealth will be mobilized as men and women see that their calling is being summoned by the Most High God. Dysfunction of the masses will no longer be exploited by those who have been in power by exploitation.
As the Body of Christ is fitly joined together, each part will truly supply the other parts… really!