Please read “E1. Meaning to the Meaningless” before reading any of my other articles on Ecclesiastes.
Ecclesiastes 5

So we are Christian, what difference does it make? In particular, what difference does it make in the way we deal with wealth? The writer of Ecclesiastes made three important observations about wealth. 1. The richer a man becomes, the more people there are consuming his wealth. 2. The more things a man has, the more likely the things are to have only artistic value. 3. When a man dies, he leaves all his wealth behind. Becoming a Christian will change the way you deal with these three empirical truths.

1. As a Christian everything we have is God’s, we are his stewards. We have a responsibility to use his resources for his work. He has told us to feed the hungry, care for the sick and to reach the lost and dying. We cannot fall for the schemes and the cons of this world. We must be wise in how we use the wealth God has entrusted to us. Just because an organization is nonprofit does not mean it is righteous.
2. Americans love collectables. We are such a wealthy nation that we spend billions on things that have no practical use. When a Christian buys a collector plate, they are using God’s money. Does God really need another collector plate?
3. When we die we cannot take it with us, but we can make plans to see that our wealth goes where God wants it to go. Every Christian should have a will. It does not make ethical sense to leave money to someone we know will use it in unrighteous activities. Christians love their children. It is not love to give money to an addict. It is not love to enable unrighteousness.

Christians and non-Christians both deal with the same money. However, we do not deal with it in the same way. A relationship with Christ changes our relationship with money. We cannot be right with God, and unrighteous with money.