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The Christian And Money

The Christian And Money. 1 Timothy 6:3-19. The Christian And Money. What Is Money?. Necessary - An integral part of modern life – Function - A token that functions as a medium of exchange that is accepted as payment for goods and services and in the settlement of debt –

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The Christian And Money

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  1. The Christian And Money 1 Timothy 6:3-19 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  2. The Christian And Money What Is Money? • Necessary - An integral part of modern life – • Function - A token that functions as a medium of exchange that is accepted as payment for goods and services and in the settlement of debt – • Usage - Money and the things it can buy can be used either for the glory of the Lord or become a source of temptation and sin. W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  3. The Christian And Money Dangers Related To Money? • Covetousness, greed - Col. 3:5; Eccl. 5:10; Prov. 1:19; 15:27; 1 Tim. 6:10 • Trusting in riches – Ps 49:6; Mat. 6:24ff; • Compromising character to obtain – Prov. 22:1; Titus 1:11; 2 Pet. 2:3 • Stinginess – Ex. 35:5; Psalm 37:21; Prov. 19:6; Acts 20:35; • Debt – Prov. 22:7; 26,27; 27:13 • Wasteful spending – Luke 15:13,14 • Can cause one to lose their soul – Mat 19:23,24; Luke 18:18-23 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  4. The Christian And Money Rich People In The Bible • Abraham – Gen 13:2; 24:34,35 • Job – Job 1:3; 42:10 • Joseph – Gen. 41:41-46 • David – 2 Sam. 8:; 1 Chron. 18 • Solomon – 2 Chron. 9:13-38; Eccl. 2:9; • Rich Farmer – Luke 12:13-21 • Rich Ruler – Mat. 16:16-22 • Barnabas – Acts 4:32-37 • Ananias & Sapphira– Acts 5:1-4 • Philip – Acts 21:8 • Philemon – Phile 1:2,10,11,22 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  5. The Christian And Money How We Are To Acquire It • By honest work – 2 Thes 3:10; Prov 13:11; Eph 4:28 • By fair exchange – Acts 5:3,4 • By investment – Mat 25:14-30 • By gift – Acts 20:35 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  6. The Christian And Money How We Are To Acquire It • The need for integrity – Prov 28:6, 19-22; • Independence – 1 Thes 4:11,12; 1 Tim. 5:8 • Contentment – 1 Tim 6:6-10; Prov. 23:4,5 • Patience – Prov. 21:5; 1 Tim. 6:9 • Avoid as much as possible going into debt – Prov. 22:7,26,27; Rom 13:8; Ps. 15:4 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  7. The Christian And Money How We Are To Use Money • Provide for responsibilities – 1 Tim. 5:8; Mat 15:4-6 • Do not waste – Prov. 21:17,20; 23:20-23; Luke 15:11-14 • Share with others – James 1:17; 1 Tim 6:17,18; Prov. 19:17; • Give to the LORD– Mal. 3:8-12; 1 Cor. 16:1,2; 2 Cor. 9:8 – (requires planning, budgeting, discipline) • Save – 2 Cor. 12:14; (not to hoard – Prov. 11:24-26; Luke 12:13-21) W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  8. The Christian And Money In Troublesome Times • Have your treasure and heart fixed upon things that will last – Mat. 6:19-21; Phili 1:20-23; 2:7-11; 1 John 2:15-17 • Think upon spiritual things – Mat. 6:22,23; Phili 3:18-21; 4:8 • Serve God – Mat. 6:24; Phili 2:12; 4:9; 2 Cor. 8:1-5 • Do not be anxious – but trust – Mat. 6:25-32; Phili. 4:6,7,11-13 • Put God’s kingdom first – Mat. 6:33,34; Phili. 3:7-11 W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

  9. The Christian And Money • All that we have comes from God • We are to be good stewards of God’s blessings • We need to be aware of the dangers of money • We need to lay up for ourselves treasures in heaven • We must seek the kingdom of God first W. 65th St. church of Christ / April 5, 2009

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