As a Catholic financial planner, I hear versions of this question from well-meaning people: “Am I not putting God first by wanting to grow my wealth?”
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The First Commandment says there is only one God, and we should worship that God only. It’s not sinful to want to take care of your family, loved ones, community, and your church by seeking financial abundance. It’s not sinful to be intentional about how you spend your money. There is nothing wrong with being financially responsible and desiring financial success. But, we do have to be mindful of our attitudes toward wealth.
We must not idolize money; it can’t make us free.
We must not live to pursue money; it’s not our purpose.
We must serve God alone, because only spiritual riches (grace, virtue, holiness) can make us truly wealthy (heirs to eternal life, and coworkers with God in this life).
However, given forces such as the secular consumerism that permeate today’s society, it’s easy to become tempted.
What are some ways that you remain pure and wholesome in your pursuit of financial success?
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Timothy Mayer

Timothy Mayer is a Catholic financial advisor and a principal of PrimeauMayer Financial, a financial advisory firm that provides wealth management solutions to families, successful business owners and executives: investment management, financial planning, tax mitigation, effective wealth transfer to take care of heirs, asset protection, and magnification of charitable gifts.