been purchased from among men

People who grow up poor think of money in very different ways from those who grew up not poor. There is a reason I track what I spend to the penny. There's also a reason I'll attempt to buy my way out of darkness. Money touches people in deeper ways than most anything else belonging to this world. Because money satisfies our inner desires for control and selfishness.

It is no wonder so many of the flock get uncomfortable discussing money in relation to church. It is no wonder so many contain a core of cynicism when it comes to stewardship campaigns or tithing sermons. It is no wonder there are more parables and teachings related to money in the gospels than there are on Heaven or forgiveness. And it is no wonder liar uses these opportunities to confuse faithwalks.

Money can't buy happiness. Can't buy salvation either. That there is a relationship between happiness and money, there is no doubt. That there is a relationship between faith and money, liar would tell you there is doubt. Be not fooled.