Cut It Off
And let’s not forget: "If your hand—even your stronger hand—causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away."
Back in the day, if someone stole, their hand was literally cut off. Thankfully, most of us live in places where that kind of punishment is history—though in some parts of the world, it’s still a reality.
This piece reflects on what we risk losing in the pursuit of money gained dishonestly. Love of money—something that moths and rust will eventually destroy—can cost us more than we ever intended: a job, a relationship, or even our life. It's a sobering reminder that not everything is worth the price.
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
And let’s not forget: "If your hand—even your stronger hand—causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away."
Back in the day, if someone stole, their hand was literally cut off. Thankfully, most of us live in places where that kind of punishment is history—though in some parts of the world, it’s still a reality.
This piece reflects on what we risk losing in the pursuit of money gained dishonestly. Love of money—something that moths and rust will eventually destroy—can cost us more than we ever intended: a job, a relationship, or even our life. It's a sobering reminder that not everything is worth the price.
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."
And let’s not forget: "If your hand—even your stronger hand—causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away."
Back in the day, if someone stole, their hand was literally cut off. Thankfully, most of us live in places where that kind of punishment is history—though in some parts of the world, it’s still a reality.
This piece reflects on what we risk losing in the pursuit of money gained dishonestly. Love of money—something that moths and rust will eventually destroy—can cost us more than we ever intended: a job, a relationship, or even our life. It's a sobering reminder that not everything is worth the price.
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money."