Americans are used to warnings. You can hardly turn anywhere that you don't read a warning label on something. There are warning labels that will alert you to inhaling fumes at the gas station, opening hot radiators, drinking diet soft drinks, smoking cigarettes, wearing seatbelts, and even letting small children play with plastic bags that cover the clothes from the dry cleaners. These warnings are all designed to make us aware of potential dangers that could bring us great harm.

But when is the last time you saw a warning label on a dollar bill, or a stock certificate, or a bank deposit slip, or on a credit card? You won't find these warnings posted in Fortune magazine.

But the Bible carries a great deal of warnings about money.

"Do not overwork to be rich." (Prov. 23:4)

"He who love…