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Money Matters

Money Matters. Ecclesiastes 5:10-17. The Christian and Money. All material things are temporary A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. (Prov. 28:20) Give me neither poverty nor riches– (Prov. 30:7-9)

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Money Matters

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  1. Money Matters Ecclesiastes 5:10-17

  2. The Christian and Money • All material things are temporary • A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished.(Prov. 28:20) • Give me neither poverty nor riches– (Prov. 30:7-9) • For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil… (1 Tim. 6:10)

  3. You are a Steward of All You Possess(Luke 16:1-13) • Steward(oikonomos): “the manager of a household or estate” (oikos, “a house,” and nemo, “to arrange”) • How you view money determines how you use it • Be faithful with what is placed in your hand, 16:1-2, 8-12 • Remember who is your Master, 16:13

  4. Money Principles for Life • You are not defined by your possessions (how much you own), Luke 12:13-21 • The purpose of your life will never be satisfied by money,Eccl. 2:3-11 • So, enjoy life’s blessings that come from your labor, but do so responsibly and honorably,Eccl. 5:18-20 (12:13-14)

  5. Money Principles for Life • Be honest with yourself about money, Luke 16:1 (Prov. 21:6) • Live within your means and be content, 1 Tim. 6:6-10 (Phil. 4:11-13) • Take inventory of your finances, make tough decisions and act in faith Luke 16:3-7

  6. Money Principles for Life • Be honest with yourself about money, Luke 16:1 (Prov. 21:6) • You will answer to God for how you use your money, 16:2, 11 • Don’t be greedy, 1 Timothy 6:10 • Don’t be covetous, Hebrews 13:5 • Don’t be envious, 1 Peter 2:1

  7. Money Principles for Life • Give to God first • Honor God with your possessionsProverbs 3:9-10 • Give as you have been prospered 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 • Give bountifully and cheerfully 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

  8. Money Principles for Life • Pay your taxes • Ordained by God,Romans 13:7 • “Shall we pay, or shall we not pay?” Mark 12:13-17 • Do not be a stumbling block Matthew 17:24-27

  9. Money Principles for Life • Pay your debts • “Owe no man anything” Romans 13:8 • Warning against a moral failure of duty than puts you under obligation to another • Failure to pay debt harms your neighbor Romans 13:10 • A responsibility of love toward your neighbor that fulfills law (Matt. 22:39)

  10. Money Principles for Life • Don’t obligate yourself for more than you can afford, Prov. 22:26-27 • Beware of promising money (Prov. 6:1-5) • Being surety for a stranger invites trouble, Proverbs 11:15 • Being surety for a friend is not wise, Proverbs 17:18

  11. Money Principles for Life • Be generous to others Prov. 11:24-28; 19:17; 22:9 (14:31) • Greater blessing in giving, Acts 20:35 • Family, brethren, needy (1 Tim. 5:8; Gal. 6:10)

  12. Things Better than Money • A good name, Prov. 22:1 • Righteousness, Prov. 16:8; 28:6 • Fear of the Lord, Prov. 15:16-17; 22:4

  13. Your heart → Your treasure Matthew 6:19-21 • Lay up treasure in heaven: • Total devotion to God, 6:22-24 (Matt. 22:37) • Keep right values and do not be distracted by material things, 6:25-32 • Priorities (first things first), 6:33 • View tomorrow properly, 6:34 (Jas. 4:13-15)

  14. The Christian and Money • Riches cannot save your soul, Proverbs 11:3-6 • Righteousness delivers, but the wicked fall, 11:3-5 • Unfaithful are captured by lust, 11:6 • Use your money to lay up treasure in heaven, 1 Tim. 6:17-19

  15. The Christian and Money “The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.”(Proverbs 10:22)

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