There's something about those who don't have money and humility. When people don't have money, they usually seems to be very humble. In the parable Jesus told, He spoke of a rich man who placed all his confidence in his wealth and possessions. Then the Bible says, “But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee...” (Luke 12:20). What a fool a man is to trust in his riches and not in God! When you don't have the right kind of training and money enters your hands, it will push God out of your life.
Nothing competes with God in a man's life like money. The Bible says, “No one can serve two masters...You cannot serve both God and money” (Matthew 6:24 NIV). Money is a master. And there's something about money—it amplifies your character. You are not who you say you are; you are what you do with money.
Don't say, “The reason I love that girl is because she's so humble, not fashionable, not materialistic”. She may just not have money yet. You can only say someone is truly humble when they have money and remain the same. Think again—let good money enter her account. In 24 hours, her heart will reveal itself. Because money amplifies your thoughts; it makes your thoughts loud. What you've been thinking about quietly—money will expose.
Some Christians admire things secretly but can't afford them. Then, when God begins to bless them, their actions change. This man in our story shocked God. God said to him, "...Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee..." (Luke 12:20). There's a way money can make a man feel secure. The Bible says, “The rich man's wealth is his strong city…” (Proverbs 10:15). That's why some trust in their riches and forget the Giver of the riches.
A man who says, “Jesus is Lord” when he had no money—if he says “Jesus is Lord” when he has money, please believe him. But a man who couldn't praise God in poverty—don't trust his praises when wealth comes.
Money amplifies your character. Those who love God, who have always longed to serve and give, feel pain when they lack the means. They wish they could do more. And when God finally blesses them, they surprise Heaven! Because that love and generosity were already in their hearts—money only gave it a voice. That's why you hear of men who suddenly sponsor a project for God with joy in hundreds of millions and in billions of naira. It's because money amplifies what was already within.
Let your heart always stay true to God. Don't let money change your focus or trust. Use it to glorify God and advance His Kingdom. When God blesses you, let your increase speak of His love, not your pride. Let your resources reflect the humility, generosity, and devotion in your heart. Be intentional—train your heart to love God above riches, and your wealth will make your light shine brighter for His glory. Glory to God!