Designing Happiness

Money and its effects on life, behaviour and happiness

http://smu.edu.sg/perspectives/2012/06/26/money-and-its-effects-life-behaviour-and-happiness
Money can buy some pretty fine experiences, from luxurious abodes and travels to art, beautiful clothes and good food. We also know that money can make people feel happy – up to a certain point.

For one, Timothy (6:6-10) says, "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil." This idea is reinforced in the parable of the rich man and Lazarus – a story where Lazarus, a beggar in life, enjoyed a rich afterlife in heaven, whilst the rich man, who already enjoyed a life of wealth, burnt for eternity in hell. The Quran, by contrast, seems far less critical. It preaches that wealth is a blessing and that the enjoyment of wealth is acceptable as long as it is spent in the right way; on family, friends and religious causes.

Be contented and generous, recognize that using your wealth for Good is better than keep it under the bed. We are just the stewarts of God's resourses.