Where Money Leads

Success is one of the most misunderstood concepts of our time. In the world’s eyes, success is measured by the weight of your bank account, the prestige of your possessions, and the power of your influence.

However, God’s definition of success is entirely different. For Him, it’s not about how much wealth we accumulate but about how much of ourselves we pour out. It’s about fulfilling the purpose for which we were created, using the gifts He has placed in us to transform the spaces we occupy.
Yet, many of us get it wrong.

In our attempt to escape poverty or gain recognition, we often run in the wrong direction. We chase money with reckless abandon, thinking it will grant us purpose, peace, and joy. We forget to pause and ask the most fundamental question: ‘Why am I here?’ We see wealth as the destination, but God never designed wealth to lead, it was always meant to follow.

It’s easy to lose ourselves in the pursuit of profit. Many begin with noble intentions, determined to discover and fulfil their purpose. They yearn to live for something greater than themselves. But somewhere along the way, they get distracted. The temptation of profit, fame, or status takes over.

The truth is, that money is a tool, not a purpose. When it becomes our focus, it blinds us to the very reason for our existence. We start measuring success by earthly standards instead of heavenly ones. We begin to trade our divine assignments for temporary rewards, forgetting that true fulfilment doesn’t come from wealth but from obedience to God’s will.

Dr. Myles Munroe once said, “The wealthiest place in the world is the graveyard.” Why? Because it’s filled with books that were never written, songs that were never sung, businesses that were never started, and lives that were never changed. All because people chased profit over purpose, security over significance.

One of the greatest tragedies in life is to die full: full of untapped potential, unused gifts, and unfulfilled purpose. God didn’t create us to store up treasures for ourselves; He created us to pour out everything He placed within us.

To fulfil our purpose is to empty ourselves into the domain God has entrusted to us. It is to leave the world better than we found it, not through the accumulation of riches but through the impact of our service.

When money leads, we lose our way. It pulls us into a cycle of endless striving, leaving us exhausted and unfulfilled. It tempts us to compromise our values and abandon our calling.
But when purpose leads, money finds its rightful place. It becomes a servant, not a master. It becomes a resource to fulfill the work God has called us to do, rather than the reason we do the work.
To do this, we need to be intentional. We need to ask God to reveal His plans for our lives and choose to follow them, even when the path doesn’t look glamorous. It means seeking His kingdom first, trusting that all other things including our financial needs will be added to us.

It’s about understanding that wealth is not inherently bad, but it was never meant to be the goal. When we live for God’s purpose, wealth becomes a byproduct, a tool to serve others and advance His kingdom.
Success is about aligning our lives with His will, faithfully walking in the assignments He gives us, and pouring out our gifts until there’s nothing left.

When we chase purpose instead of profit, we leave a legacy that money cannot buy. We touch lives, inspire change, and bring glory to God. We live with the assurance that, at the end of our journey, we will hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Choose to live a life that is led by purpose. The riches of the earth will fade, but the impact of a purpose-filled life will echo for eternity. Let your legacy be one of obedience, service, and love because, in the end, that’s what matters most.

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