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Using Worldly Wealth

Using Worldly Wealth. 1 Timothy 6:17-19. Good or Bad? Neither…. . Money. 1 Timothy 6:10 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs . .

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Using Worldly Wealth

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  1. Using Worldly Wealth 1 Timothy 6:17-19

  2. Good or Bad? • Neither…. Money

  3. 1 Timothy 6:10 10For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.

  4. 27% listed money as leading cause of fights in their relationship. Higher than children, chores, work, or friends. • Of those that argued about money: • 58% needs vs wants • 49% unexpected expenses • 32% insufficient funds • 53% did not set aside time to talk about finances American Institute of CPA (May 4, 2012) surveyed 1000 people:

  5. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 19 In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life.

  6. Village of 100: • 74 would have primary school education • 65 would have secondary school education • 7 would have a college degree • 75 would be cell phone users • 30 would be active internet users • 22 own or share a computer • 15 would be undernourished • 48 would live on less than $2 USD per day

  7. 17Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. • Not arrogant Deuteronomy 8:17-1817 You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." 18 But remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today.

  8. 17Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. • Not arrogant • Not hope in wealth, but hope in God • God provides us with everything for our enjoyment

  9. 18Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

  10. 18Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. • Do good and be rich in good deeds • Generous and willing to share

  11. 19In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. • Lay up treasures in heaven Matthew 6:19-21 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

  12. 19In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. • Lay up treasures in heaven Jim Elliot “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”

  13. 19In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. • Lay up treasures in heaven • Take hold of the life that is truly life John 10:10 10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.

  14. 19In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of the life that is truly life. • Lay up treasures in heaven • Take hold of the life that is truly life Matthew 16:24-27 24 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. 25 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will find it. 26 What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 27 For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father's glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what he has done.

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