Am I a Slave to the Love of Money?

In this sermon, Fr. Matthias Shehad explores the distinction between earthly treasures and heavenly treasures, emphasizing that where our heart is, there lies our treasure. Drawing from the Gospel of St. Matthew, he examines the question of whether one is a slave to the love of money, highlighting how money can become a master rather than a tool. Fr. Matthias outlines nine signs that reveal an attachment to money, including compromising God's commandments for financial gain, envy of others’ possessions, damaging relationships for wealth, reluctance to give to the needy, neglecting spiritual life, seeking quick riches, excessive worry about the future, grumbling against God’s provision, and hoarding wealth at the expense of basic needs. He encourages self-examination and a balance between work, family, and faith, urging trust in God’s provision over worldly riches and emphasizing the importance of laying up treasures in heaven.