When I first read this verse it shocked me to hear the Word say "that money controls all things". But then I realized it was talking about the people of the world because people of the Spirit know we need money to pay bills; but, money is not what controls our lives, the things of the Spirit control us. Ecclesiastes 10:19. A feast is made for laughter, not merely for caring, but chiefly for pleasant conversation, and the society of friends; not the laughter of fools, which is madness, but that of wise men, namely, that cheerfulness by which they fit themselves for business or severe studies: and wine maketh merry, make glad the life, exhilarates the mind; but money controls all things — Procures not only meat and drink for feasting, but all other worldly advantages. Therefore be frugal, and spend not all in luxurious eating and drinking, remembering, that money is wanted for a great many other purposes. Some refer this verse to rulers and consider this last clause as being added to aggravate the sin and folly of luxury, to which, when princes give up themselves, they not only neglect their business but thereby waste money
Father, You have the power to establish us in a place of stability if we give way to You, Lord, take away our desire for the material things of this world, that keeps us in debt; and replace them with the things of the Spirit, to help us develop Christ like character. Lord, remove all envy, jealousy, hate, and strife from our hearts; so we may come boldly to Your throne with a clean heart so You will hear our prayers. Father, let us take Your yoke upon us and learn from Your Word; to become gentle and humble in heart so we will find rest for our souls. Lord, our hearts rejoice in You, and Your Spirit lift us high; we will boast about You to our enemies for we delight in our deliverance. Lord, we are all sinners, let us not think too highly of ourselves; but treat all people the same, because we are all one in Christ. Father, do not let us be controlled by money or this evil world, but open our hearts and minds; and give us Your wisdom and the knowledge to implement You into our daily lives. In Jesus name, Amen
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