Silver is the metal that was used in coin form as a currency even in Biblical times – and is the basis of the UK Pound Sterling (the oldest currency in the world that is still in use). So, whereas Gold might be considered as precious, Silver is a more common currency, with a lower value than Gold.
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus for 30 silver coins:
Then one of the Twelve—the one called Judas Iscariot—went to the chief priests and asked, “What are you willing to give me if I deliver him over to you?” So they counted out for him thirty pieces of silver. From then on Judas watched for an opportunity to hand him over. Matthew 26: 14-16 [NIV]
This was the same Judas that complained when Mary poured an expensive jar of perfume (about a pint of pure nard) over Jesus’ feet to anoint him, saying that it could have been sold to give money to the poor (John 12: 1-10). Yet we are also told that he “helped himself” to the money that the disciples used as he was the keeper of the money bag.
Like Judas we have been entrusted with the resources (our money and time) that God has given us. We have been given the freedom to choose what we give and what we keep for ourselves. How do we use this responsibility?
As a disciple, I have a duty to serve God and not money. How do you address this aspect of life? Do you think about giving back some of what God has given you? Or giving some of what is yours to God? Who is the owner of your resources?
Lord, help me to be generous and honest in my financial dealings. Give me the wisdom to allocate my resources according to your will and not my selfish desires. In Jesus name, Amen.
Dave MacLellan
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