“Jesus Christ said more about money than any other single thing because, when it comes to a man’s real nature, money is of first importance. Money is an exact index to a man’s true character. All through Scripture there is an intimate correlation between the development of a man’s character and how he handles his money.”
No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. The Pharisees, who loved money, heard all this and were sneering at Jesus. He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of others but God knows your hearts. What people value highly is detestable in God’s sight. Luke 16:13-15
Richard Halverson (1916-1995), Presbyterian Minister and Chaplain of the U.S. Senate as quoted by Randy Alcorn in Money, Possessions, and Eternity (Tyndale, 2003) 3.