A truth about Money

A truth about Money
Out of the most severe trials, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity. They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability... Entirely on their own they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the saints.
2 Corinthians 8:2, 3b, 4 NIV
There is one saying that you will probably never hear in a church that is devoted to money..., "It is better to give than to receive." Money has a peculiar way of infecting our minds in regards to true biblical teaching about wealth and making it into something that is, in my not so humble opinion, of very poor taste. Maybe money theology isn't so much "wrong" as it is useless in the grand scheme of things. It brings no one into the presence of God in order to gain salvation. And if money and money teaching can't do that, what good is it?
In the scriptures, money appears to be more of a tool for advancing the gospel than for reflecting God's favor with a person or group. The Bible teaches that generosity welled up in God's people because of the overflowing joy of salvation. People weren't satisfied with merely obtaining salvation in Christ, but saw it as a blessing to support ministries that shared the good news. And apparently they did this in spite of their meager fiscal condition. For these people generosity was not so much a responsibility as much as it was (and still is) a privilege. They wanted to share with others the same gospel that was saving them. Doesn’t this sound a bit more genuine?
When it comes to money, I try to remember that God knows what I need even before I ask (Matthew 6:8). Money is a necessity in this world and He knows it. He isn't blind to my needs, no matter they be spiritual, physical or fiscal. And the one need that God has deemed most necessary is spiritual. That is the blessing that makes even the poor and disenfranchised to be rich!