What Is Greater Than Money?

“Money you are the cause of the anxieties of life, and through you we go down to the grave before our time.” -Plautus

Welcome to year 2011.Surely, it is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed all these past years. Having been privileged to witness yet this great year, may His Name only be exalted.

I want to believe that as we give in our best attention with focused commitment, we will certainly get to our destination by His grace. I have been thinking of how best to start off in my blog this year. After much thinking and meditation I then come up with what you are reading now; what is greater than money? I strongly believe that the truth therein will rightly help you to set your priorities right and equally pursue what is best for you.

Money is good. Indeed nothing will take the place of money in the area in which money works. It was discovered in the United States that over 50% of divorce cases is a direct result of money problem. The Bible says that money answers all things (Eccl.10.19)

Without money ideas remain only a dream. It is the only language spoken by all the nations on earth.
Despite all the usefulness of money, there are some things that are certainly greater than money. Here we will look at SEVEN of those things that are obviously greater than money. To my own mind they are the foundation upon which truly successful lives depend.

1. Presence of God
A good beginning implies that you begin this year by acknowledging the help and the grace of God over all your efforts.Deligently seek for His guidance and direction by first turning away from every corrupt and evil thoughts and conducts. Christ shed His blood on the cross that He might redeem all mankind from the power and dominion of evil. A good relationship with the Holy Spirit is far better than great riches. The Holy Spirit will teach, guide, and instruct those that He dwells with. Money cannot do any of these. Let the presence of God guides and direct you especially from the commencement of this year.

2. Peace of Mind
The best thing that can happen to a man is to have peace of mind. It is greater than money. Remember before a man could have peace of mind, he must have made peace with God. Don’t look for money in such a way that you will not be able to sleep in the night because of troubled and guilty conscience. If you must make money, make it in such a way that you will be able to stand anywhere, before anybody without any fear and condemnation in your heart.

3. Credibility
The Holy Book says that a good name is to be chosen than precious ointment (Eccl.7.11).Credibility and integrity is better than great riches. Can people trust you? Are you reliable even in crisis situations? Never spoil your name and your reputation simply because of the way and manner you are looking for money.

4. Good Health
Having and maintaining good health is our best treasure. Only a health body can acquire and enjoy the good things of this life. Many have enough money today but their money cannot buy them good health. Good health is greater than money; hence you should never work to the detriment of your health. I know a man who is engaged in a security job in two different organizations. As soon as he comes back from the first, he is already preparing for the second which start by 6pm.He has no time to rest. It wasn’t long before he die, leaving all the money behind. Again your health is better than money.

5. Good Association
The people you associate with most of your time have a very strong influence on your character and conducts. This year take time to examine your associates. What kind of influence are they having on you? It is better to be with the right company than to have great riches among dangerous people. Good association is greater than money.

6. Happy Home
The home is the real center of life. No matter how rich you are, if your home is always in crisis then you are not truly rich. “Better is a dry morsel with quietness than a house full of feasting with strife. (Prov.17.1) Never abandon your home in the pursuit of money. The joy and love that your family need cannot be exchanged for your uncontrolled passion for more money.

7. Divine Protection.
Unless The Lord builds a house, they labor in vain who build it. Unless the Lord guards the city, the watchman stays awake in vain (Ps.127.1).Money can buy weapons of defense, pay for security, but only the Lord can give you true protection. Never but your protection at the hands of mere men or electronic gadgets .Never put your trust in your riches. Make up your mind to live your life from now on as to please The Lord in all things. The Lord God Almighty will protect you.

Enjoy Today.