Sometimes I wonder why I should work so painstakingly hard just to chase pride. What is the difference between a Ferrari and a Corrola? Pride. What is the price of pride. Does God want us to be proud? Will God bless us to be proud show offs? Why would I buy a 2 seatter Ferrari for millions of Rands when I can get a 7 seater Hyundai H1 for ten times less? Not to mention the cost of maintenance. With Ferrari money I could build a legacy or help those in need. The value of an extremely High priced car is mostly in the mind, the difference between the actual raw material or cost of manufacture and its price is what is called intellectual Capital.

When you buy a Ferrari you buy the idea behind it, the pride. The pride of life. Now we know what the bible says about the lust of the eyes the pride of life and the love of the world. These are the trappings of the world.

Now Iam not saying Christians must be poor but they must check their intentions and extent to which they do things, God measures the heart.

James 4:2 - 3

Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not.

3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.

The right reasons to acquire weath.

A few examples

To pay of debts and be debt free.

To provide for your family

To protect your family

To have free time so you can focus on what matters

To be in control of your situation

To help the poor

To fund the gospel