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Where Is Your Treasure?

"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." (1 Timothy 6:10)

Money. Men and women have lusted for it, killed for it, died for it, and gone to hell for it. Money has come between the best of friends, fractured families, and brought down the proud and mighty. And it has torn millions of marriages limb from limb! According to Larry Burkett, founder and CEO of Christian Financial Concepts, 80 percent of couples seeking divorce say the focus of their disagreements is money.

During Jesus’ time on earth, He spoke more about money than any other subject. Most of His pronouncements came in the form of warnings: “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21); “What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul?” (Matthew 16:26); “You cannot serve both God and money” (Matthew 6:24).

If we want to love and serve God—and keep our marriages intact—we need to regularly examine our relationship with money, then ask: “Whom do we serve?”

Questions for Today . . .

• Have you ever had a hurtful disagreement with family or friends over money?
• How do you feel about the way you handle our finances?
• Are there ways in which I push God aside to “serve” money?
• What could I do to make sure my financial decisions are in line with Jesus’ teachings?

Prayer . . .

Dear God, I confess that I'm so often beguiled by the allure of money and possessions. But I want You to be Lord of my money and all my belongings. Lead me into an enduring obedience to You in this area, I pray. Amen.

(Excerpted from Dr. James and Shirley Dobson’s book, Night Light for Couples. Used with permission.)

Bonus Content: Where is Your Treasure?

Studies show one of the primary reasons marriages fail is a couple’s inability to resolve their disagreements over money. In this new video, Ron and Trina Alleyne explain that when a husband and wife fight over finances, there’s often a deeper spiritual problem.