How Much Money?

We need money to buy all we want. It is next to impossible to provide for all our needs ourselves in the modern world.

Some people need a lot of money. They have many different commitments and responsibilities, and their lives revolve around the tedious task of obtaining more money everyday.

Some people live a simple lifestyle. What is important to them is to fulfill the basic needs of life; other things are secondary. They don't need a lot of money to keep them satisfied.

Some people prefer to work on their own and multiply their money. They are self made entrepreneurs. They may start with a small business venture, but they are always thinking and planning ahead on how to be successful and make themselves rich.

Some would bow to pressures in life, and choose rather to work for other people. They are used to the working routines doing what they are asked. They make money too, though not that much.

But then, there are also others whose hope is on the lottery tickets. They would examine and analyze the various number combinations and think of a few lucky numbers. Then they would buy some lotteries, and hope for the best.

Life is tough, especially when life is not smooth sailing. Many of us have become slaves to money. Without money, we are unable to make ends meet.

Some people want lots of money. But too much money is also not a good choice. There are people whose eyes and hearts are opened wide to money. They always want more, but they are seldom satisfied, even after they have obtained so much in life.

I enjoy having the few necessities in life, and therefore I don't need a lot of money.

A simple lifestyle is good; we don't always have to worry so much about how to earn more.

How about you?

Just how much money is enough for you?

Is Money Everything?

Money is a means to an end; without money, there will be a lot of things that we can't do. But money isn't everything and it is never an end in itself.

Without money, we will have difficulties meeting and fulfilling our needs and wants; we will have problems buying our food and clothings; we will have problems looking for shelter or a place to live, rest and keep our belongings; and we will have problems using and enjoying the various facilities and amenities.

With money, we can have a comfortable home, we can enjoy better food and clothings, and we can enjoy all the wonderful things in life.

But money isn't everything. Money will not be able to help us to live longer or to have more time to live and enjoy; money cannot help us to stay away from the various terminal diseases and painful illnesses; and money cannot buy us real happiness and contentment.

Everyone of us needs money to fulfill and satisfy our needs and wants, and to implement and realize our objectives and goals in life. Without money, we will have difficulties to survive, strive, and move forward.

But money isn't an end in itself. And we don't need to chase after money all the days of our life; there will come a time when we will have to say enough to money; we will have some other priorities in life.

The chief end of a God fearing man is always to worship God and to enjoy His blessings. What we want is a happy and healthy lifestyle, respect and honor, knowledge and wisdom, satisfaction and contentment, tender loving care, peace, prosperity, etc.

Everyone needs money but money is not the master of our life. We don't serve money as God; money is a tool to get what we want.

And so, at the end of the day, we ask ourselves what are we seeking after in life. Is it money in itself or is it what money can do for us?

Sometimes a change in emphasis can do a great job in changing our lives.

What do you think? Do you work for money or what money can buy?

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