We continue with our series. And today I want to start with a question that I want you to think about prayerfully. Why is it that Bill Gates can form…
The mystery of money
We continue with our series. And today I want to start with a question that I want you to think about prayerfully.
Why is it that Bill Gates can form a foundation, that is Bill Gates foundation and invite his friends to give into it, not 20usd or 50 USD but billions of dollars, and he is not attacked but praised for it. Yet, the pastor tries to do the same drive to raise a fund for sending missionaries out, building fund for the church etc., All for winning souls for Christ, he gets all forms of attacks? Is the church not allowed to use relational capital?
Whilst you are getting your head around that question, let me define certain terms that will make my assignment easier today.
Money
Money is a medium of exchange. It started as barter trade, then seashells, and at some point our forefathers were using gold and silver as medium of exchange and store of value.
But now we have money, which is a fiat. Money is potentially good if not put to use. Until it’s channelled to a godly cause, it remains useless or potentially evil.
Currency
Currency is what we use to transact. This is when money is put into circulation or spend. That’s why hoarding money is disastrous to any economy, even in the spiritual economy it’s equally true.
So, in short, money turns into currency when it’s spend.
Capital
This is when money is assigned to a business venture or an economic activity that brings a return on that investment.
Now for you to appreciate the relevance of this particular post, you have to understand that the natural economic system is not as natural as you think it’s very spiritual, but it’s subjected and dominated by the devil. The bible calls it the Babylonian system.
This system is very oppressive and rewards more economic value to entertainment ,those things that doesn’t add value.
It’s a system where teachers, preachers, nurse etc , are less appreciated than a Hollywood porn star or boxer. The people who add value to the ecosystem are taxed more than the twisted.It’s a system that creates social classes based on riches, gender, race, and tribes.
No one is at peace, even the rich feel guilt for having that system that rewards them for nothing whilst people who deserve to be appreciated wallow in lack. It’s a system that cheats people out of their purposes and rewards them with money.
