Wealth Without Purpose Is Corruption


Wealth Without Purpose Is Corruption

Key Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:9–10, Luke 12:15–21, Matthew 6:19–21

Introduction

Brothers and sisters,
We live in a world that celebrates wealth — success, status, possessions, comfort. But the Spirit of God reminds us today:

“Wealth without purpose is corruption.”

Wealth, in itself, is not evil. The Bible never condemns prosperity — it condemns greed. It condemns idleness of purpose. Wealth without direction, without Kingdom focus, becomes a slow poison to the soul.

1. Wealth Is a Tool, Not a Trophy

In Deuteronomy 8:18, God says,

“Remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth.”

If God gives us the power to gain wealth, then wealth must serve His purposes, not ours.
When wealth becomes a tool, it builds.
When it becomes a trophy, it corrupts.

The moment money becomes our master instead of our servant, it begins to rot our character.

2. The Danger of Purpose-less Prosperity

Jesus warned in Luke 12:15:

“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.”

He told the parable of the rich fool — a man who had everything except purpose.
He stored his grain, built bigger barns, said to himself, “Soul, take your ease,” but God said, “You fool! Tonight your soul will be required of you.”

His wealth could buy barns but not eternity.
He gained profit but lost purpose.
He became rich in the world but bankrupt before God.

3. True Wealth Has a Kingdom Assignment

Every blessing from God carries an assignment.
If your business, your skills, your success — if all of it is not tied to God’s purpose, it will ultimately tie you to corruption.

Ask yourself:

  • What does my wealth serve?

  • Does it serve self, or does it serve the Savior?

  • Does it build empires, or does it build the Kingdom?

Because where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Matthew 6:21).

4. Purpose Purifies Prosperity

When wealth is connected to purpose — to the purpose of God — it becomes holy.
A businessman who uses his profits to bless the poor — his wealth becomes worship.
A family that uses its home to host the presence of God — their house becomes a sanctuary.
A church that uses its offerings to spread the gospel — its money becomes ministry.

Purpose transforms material things into eternal impact.

5. The Call to Kingdom Stewardship

The question is not, “How much do you have?”
The question is, “What are you doing with what you have?”

Let us not be like the world that measures worth by possession, but like Christ, who measured wealth by generosity and obedience.

You can be poor in money and rich in purpose.
You can be rich in money and poor in spirit.
But when you align your wealth with God’s purpose, you become a vessel of divine prosperity — one who carries heaven’s agenda on earth.

Conclusion

So I say again, with conviction:

Wealth without purpose is corruption.

But wealth with purpose — wealth surrendered to Christ — becomes kingdom power.

Let us not be corrupted by what we have,
but be consecrated by how we use it.

Let our wealth preach,
Let our giving testify,
Let our purpose purify our prosperity —
for the glory of God and the advancement of His Kingdom

“उद्देश्य रहित धन भ्रष्टाचार है”

मुख्य वचन: 1 तीमुथियुस 6:9–10, लूका 12:15–21, मत्ती 6:19–21

प्रस्तावना

भाइयों और बहनों,
आज की दुनिया में लोग धन, पद और आराम को सफलता का प्रतीक मानते हैं। लेकिन परमेश्वर की आत्मा हमें आज चेतावनी देती है —

“उद्देश्य रहित धन भ्रष्टाचार है।”

धन अपने आप में बुरा नहीं है।
बाइबल धन की निंदा नहीं करती, बल्कि लोभ और स्वार्थ की निंदा करती है।
जब धन का कोई ईश्वरीय उद्देश्य नहीं होता, तब वह आशीष नहीं, फंदा बन जाता है।

1. धन साधन है, सम्मान नहीं

व्यवस्था विवरण 8:18 कहता है —

“याद रखो कि यहोवा तुम्हारा परमेश्वर ही तुम्हें धन कमाने की शक्ति देता है।”

यदि परमेश्वर हमें धन देने की सामर्थ्य देता है, तो इसका अर्थ है कि धन का उद्देश्य परमेश्वर का कार्य होना चाहिए।

जब धन साधन बनता है, तो वह निर्माण करता है।
जब वह सम्मान बन जाता है, तो वह विनाश करता है।

धन तब तक सुरक्षित है जब तक वह तुम्हारे हाथ में है —
जैसे ही वह तुम्हारे दिल पर शासन करने लगे, वह तुम्हें भ्रष्ट करने लगता है।

2. बिना उद्देश्य का धन विनाश लाता है

यीशु ने लूका 12:15 में कहा —

“सावधान रहो और हर प्रकार के लोभ से बचो, क्योंकि किसी का जीवन उसकी सम्पत्ति की अधिकता से नहीं होता।”

और फिर उन्होंने उस मूर्ख धनवान की दृष्टान्त कही —
वह व्यक्ति जिसने बहुत अनाज जमा किया, बड़े कोठार बनाए, और कहा, “अब आराम कर, खा, पी, मौज कर।”
परंतु परमेश्वर ने कहा, “हे मूर्ख! आज रात तेरी आत्मा तुझसे मांगी जाएगी।”

वह अपने अनाज के लिए धनी था, पर आत्मा के लिए निर्धन।
उसका धन बचा रहा, पर वह स्वयं नष्ट हो गया।

3. हर आशीष का एक राज्यीय उद्देश्य होता है

हर आशीष के पीछे एक assignment छिपा है।
परमेश्वर हमें व्यवसाय, बुद्धि, और संसाधन देता है — ताकि उनका उपयोग उसके राज्य के लिए हो।

अपने आप से पूछिए:

  • मेरा धन किसकी सेवा करता है — मसीह की या मेरे अहंकार की?

  • क्या मैं साम्राज्य बना रहा हूँ या परमेश्वर का राज्य?

“जहाँ तेरा धन है, वहाँ तेरा मन भी रहेगा।” (मत्ती 6:21)

4. उद्देश्य धन को पवित्र बनाता है

जब धन परमेश्वर के उद्देश्य से जुड़ जाता है, तो वह पवित्र हो जाता है।

  • जो व्यापारी अपनी आमदनी से जरूरतमंदों की मदद करता है — उसका व्यापार उपासना बन जाता है।

  • जो परिवार अपने घर को परमेश्वर की उपस्थिति के लिए खोलता है — उसका घर मन्दिर बन जाता है।

  • जो कलीसिया अपने अर्पणों से सुसमाचार फैलाती है — उसका धन मंत्रालय बन जाता है।

उद्देश्य भौतिक वस्तुओं को अनन्त महत्त्व देता है।

5. बुलाहट: राज्य के भण्डारी बनो

प्रश्न यह नहीं है कि — “तुम्हारे पास कितना है?”
बल्कि यह है — “तुम जो पास है, उसका उपयोग कैसे कर रहे हो?”

हम संसार जैसे न बनें जो सम्पत्ति को पहचान मानता है,
बल्कि मसीह जैसे बनें जो आज्ञाकारिता और उदारता को धन मानता है।

तुम निर्धन होकर भी उद्देश्य में धनी हो सकते हो।
और कोई व्यक्ति धनी होकर भी आत्मा में निर्धन हो सकता है।
पर जब धन परमेश्वर के उद्देश्य से जुड़ता है, तब वह राज्य की सामर्थ्य बन जाता है।

निष्कर्ष

इसलिए मैं फिर कहता हूँ —

“उद्देश्य रहित धन भ्रष्टाचार है।”

परंतु जब धन परमेश्वर के हाथों में समर्पित होता है,
तो वही धन सुसमाचार फैलाने का साधन बन जाता है।

आओ, हम अपने धन से नहीं,
अपने उद्देश्य से पहचाने जाएँ।

हमारा धन बोले — मसीह का महिमा!
हमारा दान गवाही दे — राज्य की भक्ति!
हमारा उद्देश्य पवित्र करे — हमारी समृद्धि को!

क्योंकि जब धन का उद्देश्य परमेश्वर का राज्य होता है,
तब वह आशीष नहीं, सेवा बन जाता है।

🎵 “मुझे आशीष दे ताकि मैं आशीष बनूँ”

(Bless Me to Be a Blessing)

अंतरा 1
मिट्टी से तूने उठाया मुझे,
कृपा से जीवन सजाया मुझे।
जो कुछ भी पाया, तेरे हाथों से,
तेरे नाम का हो उपयोग उसमें।

मुखड़ा
मुझे आशीष दे ताकि मैं आशीष बनूँ,
तेरी दया को बाँट सकूँ।
जितना तू दे, उतना मैं दूँ,
तेरा प्रेम जग में दिखलाऊँ।
मेरे हाथों से सब जानें,
तेरी भलाई, तेरी दया।
हाँ प्रभु, मैं धन्य हूँ,
आशीष बनने को।

अंतरा 2
निराशा में जब तूने सम्भाला,
अन्धकार में उजियाला डाला।
अब जो तूने बीज बोए मन में,
फल लाएँ तेरे राज्य के वन में।

मुखड़ा
मुझे आशीष दे ताकि मैं आशीष बनूँ,
तेरी दया को बाँट सकूँ।
जितना तू दे, उतना मैं दूँ,
तेरा प्रेम जग में दिखलाऊँ।
मेरे हाथों से सब जानें,
तेरी भलाई, तेरी दया।
हाँ प्रभु, मैं धन्य हूँ,
आशीष बनने को।

सेतु (Bridge)
मेरा घर हो खुला, मेरा दिल भी बड़ा,
उदारता में तेरा प्यार झरे सदा।
ना मान के लिए, ना इनाम के लिए,
बस तेरे नाम की महिमा के लिए।

अंतिम मुखड़ा
मुझे आशीष दे ताकि मैं आशीष बनूँ,
तेरी दया को बाँट सकूँ।
मेरी ज़िन्दगी तेरी गवाही बने,
तेरा प्रेम सबको दिखे।
हाँ प्रभु, मैं धन्य हूँ —
आशीष बनने को।

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When Dry Bones Live Again

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“When Dry Bones Live Again” Text: Ezekiel 37:1–10 Supporting Verse: Hebrews 1:14 1. Introduction: God’s Vision in the Valley God took Ezekiel to a valley full of dry bones. It was not a place of life, but a place of death, decay, and hopelessness. Yet, that’s exactly where God chose to reveal His power. परमेश्वर ने यहेजकेल को सूखी हड्डियों की घाटी में ले गया। यह जीवन की नहीं, बल्कि मृत्यु और निराशा की जगह थी। लेकिन परमेश्वर ने अपनी सामर्थ उसी जगह पर दिखाई। 👉 Sometimes God takes us to “valleys” — not to destroy us, but to teach us to see life where others see death. 2. The Question of Faith Then God asked, “Son of man, can these bones live?” (Ezekiel 37:3) Ezekiel didn’t say “Yes” or “No.” He said, “Lord, You know.”  फिर परमेश्वर ने पूछा,  “मनुष्य के सन्तान, क्या ये हड्डियाँ जीवित हो सकती हैं?”  यहेजकेल ने कहा,  “हे प्रभु यहोवा, तू ही जानता है।” It’s okay when we don’t have all the answers — what matters is that we know Who holds the answer.  जब हमें...
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