"If I want to make a lot of money, I'm being selfish and ignoring the needs of others."
How it sounds in your head: I think about what job might pay well, and immediately feel selfish. What about missions? What about people who have nothing? If I pursue a high-paying career, am I choosing comfort over calling?
"And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day."
-- Deuteronomy 8:18Source: Religion creating false dichotomy between provision and service, as if you can't have both.
She's been taught that wanting financial success means you're not surrendered to God. She sees wealthy people criticized as selfish, so she assumes prosperity and godliness can't coexist.
Abraham was 'very rich in livestock, silver, and gold'—and God called him the father of faith. His wealth wasn't a distraction; it was a demonstration of covenant blessing that even protected him when he LIED.
I REFUSE the lie that wanting financial provision is selfish. IT IS WRITTEN that God GIVES me power to get wealth to establish His covenant. I am blessed to be a BLESSING—Genesis 12:2. My provision doesn't take from others; it FUNDS the Kingdom. IT IS WRITTEN in Psalm 35:27 that the Lord takes PLEASURE in the prosperity of His servant. I am Abraham's seed, and the BARAK blessing rests on me—I will lend to nations and not borrow. My abundance glorifies God and advances His purposes.
The Father isn't mad at you for wanting stability; He's the One who PUT that desire in you. He's already prepared good works for you to walk in, and He's funding them THROUGH you, not despite you.