Love of Money

The love of money according the scripture is the root of much evil. In the course of paying translators for a recent medical team, God used the receiving of money to enter the hearts and minds those who came to our apartment. 

When the first two came one talked about her recent engagement to a foreigner, who stated he was a Christian. As we talked further we realized her finance’ was member of the Christadelphian sect which does not believe in hell, the devil, the trinity and a few other non Biblical ideas. Her companion stated that if indeed she was a true believer in Christ she should stand for her beliefs and the doctrines of the Bible. Her companion observes several of her friends who stated they were Christian, married ones who were not believers.  Consequently, they very quickly found themselves in a life style straying away from their beliefs. She was thankful her boyfriend showed evidence of a heart to follow after Christ. As you pray, ask God to enlighten the heart of these two young ladies.

The next young lady glowed with a testimony of how God sustained her through difficult times.  She recently interviewed for a job, but she presented herself poorly. I know a couple of people who work at the place where she interviewed and I could put in a good word for her. As an outgrowth of her faith God she felt God will care for her whether I talked with my friends or not. Then she thought how unfair it would be for the other candidates who did not have connections. The question came to me. Do I believe God is the one who cares for me or do I rely upon my network of relationships?

  

When the next young man and lady came we talked about church, Jesus and God. The young man stated he was not a Christian, but the young lady had become Christian about a year ago. As a child the young heard about Jesus, but did not like what she heard, to the point that she became angry when people talked about Jesus. Because of this knowledge she has been hesitant to share about Jesus with her classmates. The young man came as a translator on the invitation of two Christian young ladies. He was not aware that they were Christians. However, as he participated with the medical team he heard about Jesus. He eagerly downloaded the Khmer Bible app on his smartphone and smiled as he heard the first part of Matthew. Now he has two Christian friends who will continue to talk with him about the good news of new life in Christ.

So it appears that coming along side Christian translators who invite their friends the door opens for them to discuss their faith in the Christ-centered environment of the medical team.