They just keep printing more up, and the value isn’t what it used to be.  Money is absolutely necessary in our society, but the greatest value of money is seldom realized.  Money is a tremendous tool for reaching people for Christ.  Not that you purchase their allegiance to Christ, but meeting a financial need for people sure does get their attention to hear what you’ve got to say.

I recently heard a preacher say that he was filling his SUV’s gas tank, when gas was at its highest.  A man pulled up behind him at the pump, got out, and started complaining about the high cost of gas.  The preacher said, “I’ll buy you some gas,” and he filled the man’s tank.  He then led the man to place his faith in Christ, because his act of generosity had gotten the man’s full attention.  The preacher said that it cost him a little over $100 to fill that man’s truck, but it was some of the best money he’d ever spent.

Money used to bring glory to God is a great investment.  The Bible tells about a widow, who gave her last two coins into the treasury of the Lord.  Do you think she went home and starved?  Not a chance!  I would venture to say that her standard of living shot straight up.  It was the best investment she ever made.  The real value of money is to glorify the Lord with it.