Man is the only animal who has got the acquisitive tendency highly developed. His ambition to possess is sky high. He does not stop getting things at any stage saying this is enough. This sense of possession is at the back of many men’s activities. Otherwise no man would work or labor hard. He undertakes many hazardous jobs because he can earn a lot of money. Man dives down into the deep sea because he can get pearls. Of all the cherished possessions of man, money is one.

Money is the commodity which gives a lot of power. Money has got the purchasing value so that one who has money can purchase anything. It was said of a great millionaire that, when he was denied a suite for rent in a posh hotel, he purchased the hotel overnight. Another purchased a real, live elephant when his young son cried for an elephant. So the power, which money places in the hands of the owner, is tremendous.

There is a saying that those who don’t have money lose this world and those who don’t have Grace of God lose the other world. What a weighty saying! Money can be used for good as well as bad things. With money many good things could be done. As a wise man has said those that come by plenty of money, must look upon themselves as trustees and spend the money on good causes. There is no fun in possessing money but there is happiness in spending it in a wise way.

Money can be spent for helping others in need, it may be for one’s relatives, kith and kin, or the public at large. Thus money may be spent for educating a boy, for getting medical relief for a relative or for getting things which the other cannot afford. In a bigger way money may be for buildings institutions like school and colleges, hospitals, national memorials and libraries. Some create foundation for helping the advancement of science and technology. Research scholarships are common nowadays. The Nobel Prize is classical example where money is used to honor great people who have contributed to human welfare in different ways.

Money can be used for bad purposes as well. Bad people are supported by moneybags. Money are used to corrupt people and, as everyone knows corruption at all levels is a bane today. The giver as well as the receiver is guilty indeed.

Money is used for gambling and is also used to encourage guerilla wars. It was the gun makers and the manufacturers of military hardware who were responsible for the great wars. Elections are won by money power. Money is used to subvert officials and spies are bought with money.

Only thing is I don’t have it. I don’t know what I would do but that would be only for the good of humanity. God willing. I will raise a housing colony where the poor will be accommodated for nominal rent. I shall found a hospital with modern facilities and make medical service cheap. I will spend money like ancient kings who spent all they had on good things. But there is the big “if” namely ” Had I plenty of money, money enough and to spare”.