Haggai 1:1-6

Greed has awful effects -- Haggai 1:1-6: If we are greedy for things it takes us away from God. Greed also leads to pride. Greed caused the people to push God down to a place of lesser importance in their life. They were concerned only about getting more. They would wait and build God's Temple later. We must have a correct attitude toward our possessions. It is easy to do what is wrong, but it is just as easy to do what is right. It is just a matter of choice. We must take care not to put our own interest before God. Think of what could be accomplished for God if we would give generously instead of using what we have selfishly. Harm is actually brought to our lives by selfishness. Haggai said, "You harvest less than you plant, you never have enough to eat or drink, your clothes don't keep you warm, and your wages are stored in bags full of holes." (Haggai 1:6) The greedy never find real satisfaction or contentment of heart. Paul wrote, "Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." (1 Peter 4:11-13) Many are putting their wages in bags filled with holes. Is the time right for you to serve God and really make some sacrifices for His cause?