Bible in a Year:
Whoever loves wealth is never satisfied.
As a young man, Duncan had been afraid of not having enough money, so in his early twenties, he began ambitiously building his future. Climbing the ladder at a prestigious Silicon Valley company, Duncan achieved vast wealth. He had a bulging bank account, a luxury sports car, and a million-dollar California home. He had everything he desired; yet he was profoundly unhappy. I felt anxious and dissatisfied, Duncan said. In fact, wealth can actually make life worse. Piles of cash didnt provide friendship, community, or joyand often brought him only more heartache.
Some people will expend immense energy attempting to amass wealth in an effort to secure their lives. Its a fools game. Whoever loves money never has enough, Scripture insists (Ecclesiastes 5:10). Some will work themselves to the bone. Theyll strive and push, comparing their possessions with others and straining to achieve some economic status. And yet even if they gain supposed financial freedom, theyll still be unsatisfied. Its not enough. As the writer of Ecclesiastes states, This too is meaningless (v. 10).
The truth is, striving to find fulfillment apart from God will prove futile. While Scripture calls us to work hard and use our gifts for the good of the world, we can never accumulate enough to satisfy our deepest longings. Jesus alone offers a real and satisfying life (John 10:10)one based on a loving relationship thats truly enough!
What brings you true satisfaction and fulfillment? How can you more fully live out the fact that only God is enough?
Gracious God, allow me to find my true fulfillment and joy in You. Keep me from a wrong view of work and material things.
Thank you.