Imagine if you had a billion dollars! You could buy any toy you wanted, travel anywhere, and never have to worry about money again. Would that make you happy forever? You would probably have a whole bunch of fun for a while, but then you might start getting bored. Then what?

That exact feeling has happened to a lot of people who have tons of money. A lot of times people who are super rich eventually start giving away their money to help other people. Sometimes they find a hobby or work that gives them purpose. Money can make some things about life easier, but it can’t fix everything.

King Solomon was probably one of the richest people who ever lived. He had gold, silver, fancy palaces, and anything he wanted. But near the end of his life he said that chasing after money and stuff was like chasing the wind—you can never really catch it! He learned that being rich doesn’t make you happy!

The apostle Paul said the same thing. He warned people not to LOVE money. He said that having “godliness with contentment” (being close to God and happy with what you have) is way better than being rich! (1 Timothy 6:6)

The truth is that money and stuff can’t make us truly happy. Only God can! When we love God and trust Him to take care of us, we can be content whether we have a lot or a little!

Think About It: Do you ever wish you had more stuff? Maybe you want a new video game or toy that your friend has. There’s nothing wrong with wanting things, but we have to be careful not to love money and stuff more than we love God! Ask yourself: “Am I happy with what I have, or am I always wishing for more?” Thank God for what you do have, and ask Him to help you be content! Remember, the best things in life—like love, friendship, and faith—are totally free and worth more than anything!