Faith & Finance with Rob West
It’s easy to believe that having more money would fix everything—that if we just had enough, life would finally feel secure, peaceful, and even meaningful. From lotteries to luxury ads, our world constantly tells us that more wealth is the goal. But Scripture invites us to ask a better question: not how much money do I have?—but why do I want it in the first place?

It’s easy to believe that having more money would fix everything—that if we just had enough, life would finally feel secure, peaceful, and even meaningful.
From lotteries to luxury ads, our world constantly tells us that more wealth is the goal. But Scripture invites us to ask a better question: not how much money do I have?—but why do I want it in the first place?Money itself isn’t the problem. Scripture never condemns wealth. But it does warn us about the heart behind it. The late Larry Burkett, a mentor to many in biblical finance, once said there are seven reasons people pursue wealth—and six of them can lead us astray. Why? Because when money becomes our focus, it often takes the place of God.
Before we talk about how to use it, we need to ask: What’s driving us to accumulate it?Some pursue wealth simply because everyone else is. Whether from family pressure or cultural expectations, they chase money without asking if it’s what God wants.
Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” God calls us to live in alignment with His Kingdom—not the world’s standards.Others look at their neighbor’s lifestyle and crave the same.
Ecclesiastes 4:4 says: “All toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.”Envy leaves us restless—always reaching, never resting.
For some, wealth is a scoreboard. It’s not about having enough—it’s about having more than others.
But when competition drives us, life becomes a race, and people become obstacles. Philippians 2:3 offers a better way: “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.”
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Many tie wealth to identity. They want to be seen as successful, admired, and important. Even their giving can become a form of self-promotion.
Wealth isn’t a trophy—it’s a tool.
Some simply love money. They obsess over their accounts and fear losing it.
Others pursue wealth out of fear. Wealth can create the illusion of safety.
But that security is imagined. Real peace doesn’t come from what we’ve saved, but from the One who holds us.
So, what’s the one God-honoring reason to build wealth? To give it away.
Building wealth isn’t about hoarding or raising our net worth. It’s about aligning resources with God’s purposes and becoming participants in His provision for others.
When financial goals are rooted in love for God and neighbor, wealth becomes a ministry—not a measure of success.
Let God reshape your reason for building wealth, and discover the joy of using what He’s given you to bless others and glorify Him.
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