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What Is the Essence of Having Money If You Cannot Help the Needy In Your Family And Those Around You ?

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12 hours ago

August 19, 2026

Money can provide comfort, security, and opportunities, but wealth should not make us blind to the needs of the people around us. If God has blessed us with enough, we should also have compassion for family members, neighbours, and others who are genuinely in need.

The true value of what we possess is not only measured by how much we can accumulate, but also by how much good we can do with it. Helping someone in need can be an expression of love, kindness, and gratitude to God.

The Bible teaches us:

“But whoso hath this world’s good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?”
— 1 John 3:17, KJV

Having money while refusing to help someone who genuinely needs assistance should make us examine our hearts. Wealth without compassion can become meaningless.

Jesus also said:

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
— Acts 20:35, KJV

We are not blessed merely to consume everything on ourselves. God expects us to use what He has given us wisely and generously.
The Bible further says:

“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”
— Proverbs 19:17, KJV

This does not mean we must give beyond our ability or allow people to take advantage of us. Rather, it reminds us that genuine generosity and compassion matter to God.

We should also remember the instruction:

“Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.”
— Romans 12:13, KJV

And:

“He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.”
— Proverbs 22:9, KJV

The Question We Should Ask Ourselves

What is the essence of having money if we cannot use some of what we have to bring relief to someone who is genuinely struggling?

What is the benefit of building wealth while our own family members suffer unnecessarily, when we have the ability to help?

Money is a tool. It can build a house, but it cannot build love. It can buy food, but it cannot create compassion. It can provide comfort, but it cannot give life meaning by itself.

True wealth is not simply having more—it is having enough to share and a heart willing to care.

Let us therefore use our blessings wisely. Help when you can. Give with wisdom. Support those who genuinely need assistance. And never become so wealthy that you forget the people who stood by you when you had nothing.

“He that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”
— Proverbs 14:21, KJV

May God give us not only the blessing of having resources, but also the wisdom, humility, and compassion to use those resources to bless others.

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Unforgiveness Can Destroy Family Unity

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6 minutes ago

August 20, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Unforgiveness among family members can slowly turn love into bitterness and make people who once cared for one another begin to see each other as enemies. When anger, resentment, and old offenses are allowed to remain in the heart, they can create walls that separate brothers, sisters, parents, children, and other relatives.

The Bible teaches us not to allow bitterness to control our hearts. Forgiveness does not mean that what happened was right; it means choosing to release the offense and pursue peace.

📖 Ephesians 4:31–32 (KJV)

“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”

📖 Colossians 3:13 (KJV)

“Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.”

📖 Proverbs 15:1 (KJV)

“A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.”

📖 Hebrews 12:15 (KJV)

“Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled.”

📖 Matthew 6:14 (KJV)

“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”

❤️ Message to Every Family

Do not allow an old disagreement to destroy a relationship that took years to build. Do not let money, inheritance, jealousy, misunderstandings, or past mistakes turn family members into enemies.

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Parents Should Love Their Children Equally

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35 minutes ago

August 20, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Some parents make the painful mistake of showing more love, attention, and respect to the child who gives them money, while neglecting or resenting the child who is unable to provide financially. This is not the kind of love God desires from parents.

A child’s worth should never be measured by how much money they can give. Some children may have more financial opportunities than others, while another child may be struggling but still love and honour their parents deeply. Money should never become the standard by which parents measure the value of their children.

The Bible teaches us to love without partiality:

“But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.”
— James 2:9 (KJV)

Parents should also remember that every child is a gift from God:

“Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.”
— Psalm 127:3 (KJV)

A child who cannot give money today may become the one who stands by you tomorrow. More importantly, parental love should not be bought with money. Love your children because they are your children, not because of what they can give you.

The Bible commands us:

“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
— 1 Peter 4:8 (KJV)

Parents, do not create jealousy, bitterness, or division among your children by favouring the one who gives you money. Treat every child with love, fairness, encouragement, and dignity.

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Couples, Protect the Privacy of Your Marriage

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49 minutes ago

August 20, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Marriage requires trust, wisdom, love, and discretion. When couples constantly gossip about each other, expose private matters, or tell everyone about their disagreements, they can create room for misunderstanding, disrespect, division, and unnecessary conflict. Not every marital issue should become public knowledge.

The Bible teaches us to be careful with our words and to know when to keep a matter private:

“A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.”
— Proverbs 11:13 (KJV)

“He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.”
— Proverbs 17:9 (KJV)

“In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise.”
— Proverbs 10:19 (KJV)

“Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:”
— Ephesians 4:31 (KJV)

A husband and wife should learn to resolve disagreements privately, speak respectfully about each other, and protect one another’s dignity. If a serious problem requires help, seek wise and trustworthy counsel rather than spreading the matter to everyone.

Remember: What you reveal about your spouse today can become a source of shame, conflict, or mistrust tomorrow. Protect your marriage by protecting each other’s privacy.

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying…”
— Ephesians 4:29 (KJV)

A strong marriage is not built by exposing each other’s weaknesses to the world, but by covering one another with love, wisdom, and respect.

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