I know, I know! I have been splacking on this blog thing and I really don't have a major excuse other than I haven't done it.However, I am going to get back into the swing of thing to keep everyone informed and to talk ablut some stuff that we have been covering in the youth ministry here at Springhill.
Three weeks ago in the high school class, we started covering how to have a Biblical perspective on money. So I thought I would mention a few highlights from the previous three weeks and hopefully encourage some of you students to think about money more wisely and some of you parents to teach your kids how to properly use money.
So, let me begin. According to Ben Patterson"There is no such thing as being right with God and wrong with money." I wholeheartedly agree. Money can become our chief rival to God and if this becomes the case then we show the true reflection of our heart. Remember what Matthew 6:21 says? For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. I believe that if your heart is on God first then money doesn't drive your decision making process. God does. Money is not evil, rather it is the love of money that is evil.
My challenge to you over the next few weeks is to be consistent in teaching your teenager how to use money. How to make wise decisions when making purchases and how to live so they can give. I will continue addressing issues and discussing topics that are going to deal with God and money so I hope you enjoy it. You may disagree or you may have some great advice. I would love to hear your response, so please make comments.
Luke 16:11, "So if you have not been trustwworhty in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?"
