Soldier of The Cross, make sure you can not be bought.
One who has enlisted in the service of the King of Kings must not be looking at how much he or she is paid as a factor in deciding on a change. The assignment, the move, the change in career direction - all these must be because of the leading of the Lord and not just to advance financially.
Do you know this hymn:
My Father is rich in houses and lands,
He holdeth the wealth of the world in his hands!
Of rubies and diamonds, of silver and gold,
His coffers are full, he has riches untold.
Is it true? Can He be trusted?
Those who are His love to work and have a notable work ethic. I have always enjoyed it that the Apostle Paul was probably a Master Tentmaker. It is likely that his father was a Master Tentmaker, and in order for him to have the background he had, Paul had to have been a master of some skill or trade.
We know he worked at his craft and worked hard. Nevertheless, it was the leading of the Holy Spirit that took Paul from place to place.
Soldier, we must all work. It is not about money or savings - it is about ministry. The Body of Christ. The Great Commission.
I am not saying it is wrong to move because of a job. I am saying it is wrong to choose a job just because it pays more than another job. It is just a wrong as a missionary choosing a mission board over another because it provides more predictable support.
He taught us pray in our daily bread. We must learn to do this. Those who have learned to pray in their daily bread do not take credit for supporting themselves.
What about this great song:
I’d rather have Jesus than silver or gold;
I’d rather be His than have riches untold;
I’d rather have Jesus than houses or lands,
I’d rather be led by His nail pierced hand.
Soldier, agree with God about money. Give liberally and learn how to pray about this matter. He will teach you. His Word says a great deal about it.
Work and work hard. Saving is great. So is investing. The issue is, if something happens to the money, was it His, or was it yours?