Money Myths: Money Equals Happiness.

In this short video (1:38), Ron discusses a common “money myth” that, “money equals happiness.” He reminds us that God calls us to learn to be content in our circumstances and that contentment, or happiness, can be found only in recognizing that God is in control of my resources and my circumstances.

As always, Ron’s encouragement to you is to go back to God’s Word to restore your faith.  Take a moment to consider the following Scriptures, and meditate on their Truth and their application.

Ecclesiastes 5:10 (NIV)
“Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.”

Philippians 4:11-13 (NASB)
“Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.”

I Timothy 6:6-8 (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.”