No one likes it when the church talks about money. Not the lay people, not the pastor, not the congregation. Everyone gets uncomfortable and squirms a little bit. Interestingly, though, Jesus spoke more about money than anything else except the Kingdom of God. He knew there was an unbreakable link between our hearts and our treasures. What we value most in life will determine the direction we head in and who we become as people: “Where your treasure is there will your heart be also.” (Matt. 6:21)
Our study this month will help us understand why this is so beneficial for our souls, and give us some practical encouragement as to steps we can take to make progress in this area. The great reformer Martin Luther once said each man must undergo two conversions. The first is the easiest and that is the conversion of his heart. The second is by far more difficult and that is the conversion of his wallet.
