I'm not going to use a concrete example of the folks who are doing things wrong with money in God's name. It's unnecessary - as soon as I mentioned the concept, you already had a picture in your mind of the people who you know that have done this. There are well over 2,000 verses in the Bible related to money and posessions. They all point to the wise use of the resources God has entrusted to us as well as the anger of God when His people misuse His power for their purpose.
Christ called Satan "the father of all lies" who speaks in the native tongue of Liarsville - Lies. Where do you think the "Liar, liar, pants on fire" thing came from anyway? Alright, that's silly, but the point is, Paul tells us that we are in the midst of spiritual warfare. There is a war raging everyday, not in the typical, action movie style we love to watch in HD, DTS 7.1 surround sound. It is one in which the enemy does all he can to discredit the God who allows us to call Him "Father".
Today, let's take a moment to Google ministries that are doing things right with the money collected in God's name. Start out at The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, and take a few moments to celebrate those who are using the resources God has entrusted to us to reach those who are lost from Christ. Take up the shield of faith and extinguish the flaming arrows of the evil one with the knowledge that God has called us to do things wisely, righteously, in His name and for His glory. Fight back at the lies with the sword of faith that there are a great many who have answered this call and done so with integrity.
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