24/04/2026
Transcript: The 5 Purposes of Wealth
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The late, great Dr. Myles Munroe once said, โWhen the purpose of something is not known, abuse is inevitable.โ So Iโve concluded that one of the many reasons people abuse and mishandle their finances is because they donโt understand the purpose of wealth.
So I want to give 5 purposes of wealth for the Christ follower.
1. To Give to the Kingdom
The first reason God gives us wealth is to give to the Kingdom. You see, one of the reasons God gives us wealth is so we can sow it back into the Kingdom. I often say when you give, the church may get your money, but God gets your heart. Thatโs because where our treasure is, there will our hearts be also. Our hearts will always gravitate to where our treasure is.
2. To Take Care of Our Families
The next reason God gives us wealth is to take care of our families. You see, God cares deeply about the financial well-being of families. 1 Timothy 5:8 says, โIf you donโt care for your family, you have denied the faith and are worse than an unbeliever.โ So God wants our families to be blessed through our wealth for generations to come.
3. To Carry Out Our Calling
The third reason God gives us wealth is to carry out our calling. Now thatโs an interesting one. You see, God blesses some people with lots of money and certain things simply because their calling requires it, not because theyโre any better than you, or because God favors them more, but because they have a calling that requires them to live a certain way.
4. To Help Others
The fourth reason God gives us wealth is to help others. Thereโs nothing like being a blessing to somebody else. We are blessed to be a blessing, not to just consume what we have on ourselves.
5. To Enjoy
And lastly, God gives us wealth to enjoy. Ecclesiastes 5:19 says, โIf God gives us wealth and property, we should be grateful and enjoy what we have worked for.โ Then the scripture goes on to say, โIt is a gift from God.โ
So there is nothing wrong, you all, with enjoying the wealth that God has blessed you with, as long as you understand the purpose for wealth.