Ask anyone today how life is going and soon you’ll hear about money. It is a big part of life. No wonder the Bible says so much about it, Sometimes we can sympathize with Agur the son of Jakeh. He prayed, “Give me neither poverty nor riches—feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God.” 

A verse that has puzzled Bible readers for centuries is what Jesus said to the rich young ruler. We may not be as wealthy as he was, but we can learn a great deal about money and the distractions and temptations it can bring. This episode will use other passages in the Bible to illuminate this interesting discussion.

Read about this subject:

• Scriptures: Matthew 19:16-24; Deuteronomy 8:1-18; Luke 12:13-21
• "Here to Make Money"

Listen to more on this subject:

• America Through the Eyes of Isaiah
• 10 n 10—10 Proverbs in 10 Minutes