HE WHO LOVES MONEY WILL NEVER BE SATISFIED

1. The Mosquito Analogy: A Cautionary Image

A mosquito offers a vivid illustration. If it lands on someone and feeds without interruption, it will keep sucking blood until its stomach bursts—literally dying from its inability to know when to stop.

This biological fact mirrors a spiritual truth: those who are consumed by the love of money can’t tell when they’ve had enough. Their desire blinds them, leading to destruction.

2. Biblical Wisdom on Money and Satisfaction

Ecclesiastes 5:10–11 says:

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless. As goods increase, so do those who consume them. And what benefit are they to the owners except to feast their eyes on them?”

This verse reflects a central theme of wisdom literature: the futility of earthly pursuits when disconnected from God. Material wealth does not provide ultimate fulfillment. Instead, the more we gain, the more pressure, responsibility, and dissatisfaction often follow. True contentment cannot come from external riches—it must be rooted in God.

3. God’s Wisdom vs. Worldly Wisdom

Worldly thinking says: “Chase money. Make it your goal.” But God’s wisdom warns us not to build our lives around wealth.

Hebrews 13:5 says:

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’”

The command is not against money itself, but against covetousness—an unholy desire that replaces trust in God with trust in wealth. The believer’s security must rest in God’s presence and providence, not in possessions.

4. The Love of Money Is Spiritual Poison

1 Timothy 6:10 declares:

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”

The Greek word translated as “love of money” is philarguria, which denotes an obsession or unnatural affection for wealth. Paul teaches that this desire is not neutral—it actively pulls people away from the faith and leads to spiritual self-harm. It’s a competing love that dethrones God from the center of one’s life.

5. The Tragic Case of Judas Iscariot

Judas began with a hidden love for money, stealing from the ministry fund (John 12:6). But that desire grew, and eventually led him to betray Jesus for thirty silver coins.

Acts 1:18–19 recounts his end:

“With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out. Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this… and they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.”

Judas’ story shows the progression of sin—from hidden greed to public betrayal to violent death. This is a sobering example of how unchecked love for money can open the door to Satan (Luke 22:3) and destroy a person spiritually and physically.

6. Called to Contentment and Kingdom Priorities

The Christian life is not one of material obsession, but of kingdom focus. Jesus taught:

Matthew 6:33

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

The order of priorities matters. God’s kingdom must come first, and material needs are secondary and promised as provision—not the focus of our pursuit.

7. Final Exhortation

God is not against wealth. He is against idolatry—placing money above Him. We are called to:

• Work diligently (Colossians 3:23),
• Manage money wisely (Proverbs 21:20),
• Be generous (2 Corinthians 9:7), and
• Live with contentment (Philippians 4:11–13).

The love of money is a trap. Like the mosquito that feeds until it dies, the person who craves wealth for its own sake will eventually face ruin. But the one who seeks God first, and keeps their heart free from greed, will live in peace and purpose.

Prayer

Lord, help us to love You more than wealth. Teach us to trust Your provision and be content with what we have. Guard our hearts from greed and give us the wisdom to pursue what truly matters: Your kingdom and Your righteousness.
Come, Lord Jesus!

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