— “Wealth itself is not sin—but when it replaces God, it becomes one.”
📖 Summary
The Bible does not condemn wealth but warns against its worship.
Setting revenue or financial goals is not inherently sinful
when the purpose is stewardship, not self-exaltation.
- Wealth is a tool, not a trophy.
- Success is good when it serves God’s glory.
- Money is a servant, never a master.
1️⃣ Introduction | “Is goal-setting worldly for a Christian?”
Ambition is not evil—idolatrous ambition is.
God cares more about why and how we pursue wealth
than how much we achieve.
“The question is not, ‘How much do I earn?’
but, ‘Who gets the glory from my earnings?’”
2️⃣ Biblical Foundation
📘 Deuteronomy 8:18 (ESV) — God gives the ability to create wealth.
📘 Proverbs 3:9–10 (ESV) — Honor God with your wealth.
📘 Matthew 6:33 (ESV) — Seek God’s kingdom first.
📘 1 Timothy 6:9–10 (ESV) — The love of money is the root of evil.
📘 Luke 12:20–21 (ESV) — Treasure for God, not for self.
→ The right goal is God’s glory, not personal gain.
3️⃣ Theological Insights
📜 John MacArthur — Whose Money Is It Anyway?
“Wealth is neutral; worship is not.
When money becomes the goal, it becomes your god.”
📜 R.C. Sproul — Biblical Stewardship
“Christians are managers, not owners.
The question is not how much we make, but how faithfully we use it.”
📜 John Piper — Desiring God
“The right way to enjoy wealth is to give it away generously.”
📜 Tim Keller — Counterfeit Gods
“Money easily becomes the heart’s favorite idol—
a counterfeit source of security.”
📜 Westminster Shorter Catechism Q.42
“The Eighth Commandment demands honest gain and generous distribution.”
4️⃣ Common Misconceptions vs. Biblical Truth
| Misconception | Problem | Biblical Truth |
|---|---|---|
| “Wealth is evil.” | Misunderstanding of stewardship | Wealth is God’s tool for mission (Deut 8:18). |
| “More money = more blessing.” | Quantitative faith | God values motives, not amounts (Mark 12:43–44). |
| “Growth is always good.” | Success-driven view | Growth must serve God’s kingdom (Matt 6:33). |
| “My wealth is my work.” | Denies God’s sovereignty | God gives the power to produce wealth (Deut 8:18). |
5️⃣ Practical Framework for Faith-Based Goals
1️⃣ Examine your motives — Is God the purpose or pretext?
2️⃣ Declare stewardship — “This business belongs to God.”
3️⃣ Prioritize worship — Give to God first, not last.
4️⃣ Uphold ethics — Pursue honest gain.
5️⃣ Practice generosity — Let wealth flow, not stagnate.
6️⃣ Conclusion
Financial goals are not sinful when
they are submitted to God’s purpose and directed by His will.
But when profit becomes identity, it replaces worship.
“What God entrusts to you, He expects to be used for His kingdom.” — Revito
Faith. Purpose. Integrity. — Revito
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