Finding security

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” Hebrews 13:5
One of the most important lessons in life is to be content with what we have been given. This applies for our material possessions, our family situation, the opportunities we have to do certain things, etc. Many people struggle to do this particularly in the area of finances. We can all think of things we would do if we had a little bit more money – no matter how much we already have. Money is seen in society as our livelihood and security. But if we don’t watch out, it will become our master – and we need to remember Jesus’ words, “No-one can serve two masters... You cannot serve both God and Money” (Matt. 6:24, Luke 16:13).
Often we can think that those who are the most prone to loving money are those who are rich, because they have lots of it. Certainly rich people can love money, and can fall into the trap of measuring their own self-worth as a person by their bank balances and investment portfolios. But it’s not only the rich who can love money – poor people can be equally guilty. For example, people who buy lottery tickets every week in the hope of winning a fortune.
What’s the key to avoid falling into this trap, whether we are rich or poor? It’s given in this verse: Be content with what you have, and remember God’s promise to never leave you nor forsake you. Is your security in Him?