With a succession of plagues, God had the Egyptians' and Pharaoh's attention. They were now desperate to free their Hebrew slaves. However, God didn't want the Israelites to leave Egypt without anything. They owed them 400 years' worth of salaries, after all. They obtained the silver, gold, and apparel they requested from their former lords. The Israelites "plunder[ed] the Egyptians," as Exodus 12:36 states.
But it didn't take long for God's people to start making idols. They created a golden calf out of their gold, which they worshiped as Moses received the law on Mount Sinai (32:1-4).
This tragic event emphasizes the balance Christians must maintain with regard to their belongings. There is a lot about our civilization that we may appreciate. But when we utilize material things carelessly, they can also provide serious risks.
Do we serve the Lord with our financial benefits, or have we let them enslave us?
The brightness of the world's riches will never be able to light our feet. My old nature cries out loudly in an attempt to sate empty desires, but God, in His mercy, has sent me a Helper who gently says, "Your calling is higher."
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Who is the gold god?
Is gold Gods legit?
Does the GLD shop sell real gold?
Who is the owner of the gold gods?
When was gold gods founded?
Is gold god money?
Who is the powerful money God?
What is the God of money called in the Bible?
Who is the money God in the Bible?
Which God to worship for wealth?
Which God gives wealth?
Who is the God that gives power to get wealth?
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