Holy Cashflow

Money is one of the most misunderstood forces in human history. It has started wars, built empires, ruined families, and lifted nations. For some, it is the measure of success- the ultimate pursuit that promises security, power, and happiness. For others, it is the great corrupter, blamed for greed, injustice, and exploitation. But money itself is neither angel nor demon. It is not inherently holy nor inherently evil. It is simply a tool.

Like a hammer, money can build or destroy. What makes money powerful is not the currency itself but the character of the one who holds it. It magnifies the heart. In the hands of the selfish, it multiplies greed. In the hands of the surrendered, it multiplies grace.

John Wesley best captures this when he said;

“Wealth has often been regarded by poets and philosophers as a source of evil and yet the fault lies, not with money, but with those who use it. Indeed, money should be regarded as a gift of God … for doing good. In the hands of God’s children, money is food for the hungry, clothing for the naked, and shelter for the stranger. With money we can care for the widow and the fatherless, defend the oppressed, meet the need of those who are sick or in pain. It is therefore most urgent that God’s people know how to make use of their money for his glory.”

That vision is breathtaking in its simplicity. Money is not just paper, coins, or numbers on a screen. It is potential. It is possibility. It is stored-up impact waiting to be released. When it is hoarded, it stagnates. When it is worshiped, it enslaves. But when it is surrendered to God, it becomes a holy cashflow resource in motion- transforming lives, restoring dignity, and advancing His kingdom.

Think of it this way: money is a servant, not a master. It was never meant to rule us, but to be ruled by us. Yet how often do we allow it to control our decisions, our priorities, even our sense of worth? Jesus was right when He said, “You cannot serve both God and money” (Matthew 6:24). One will always claim our loyalty. And money, if left unchecked, is a demanding master. It whispers promises of security, comfort, and control- but it cannot deliver. True peace and provision come only from God.

So the question is not whether we will use money - it is how. Will our money stay locked away in accounts that serve only ourselves, or will it flow outward into the needs of others? Will it build our own little kingdoms, or will it build the Kingdom of God? Every purchase, every budget, every investment is more than a financial decision - it is a spiritual one.

With money, children can be fed, schools can be built, widows can be cared for, and the oppressed can find justice. With money, missionaries can be sent, churches can be planted, and lives can be touched with the love of Christ. The very thing so many fear or idolize has the power, in God’s hands, to become the answer to someone else’s prayer.

The truth is this: wealth is a test. It tests our allegiance. It reveals whether we trust in numbers or in the One who provides. It exposes whether we live closed-fisted or open-handed. And it challenges us to decide- will we cling to it for ourselves, or will we release it for God’s glory?

Money doesn’t have to be a stumbling block. It can be a stepping stone. It doesn’t have to corrupt. It can redeem. It doesn’t have to separate us from God. It can become the very means through which His love reaches the world.

So perhaps the question we must each ask is simple, but searching: What will I do with what’s in my hand?

Because in the end, the measure of wealth is not in what we keep- it is in what we give.

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