Richy Rich

1TI 6:6-10, 17-19 NIV
But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.  ... Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

It is not wrong to be wealthy, but it is wrong to love wealth. 

What if in Heaven, our eternal wealth will be what fraction of our earthly resources we invested in the Kingdom?   If you are strategically leveraging all of your resources to advance the kingdom, then it doesn't matter how much money you have. 

Heavenly Father, we are rich in your love, mercy, and grace.  May we keep an eternal, kingdom perspective.  Lord, please deliver me from the desires of the flesh.  I love you, and I pray in the name of Jesus Christ.