Money MattersEcclesiastes 5:10-17

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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)

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

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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)

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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

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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

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Money Principles for Life•Give to God first

•Honor God with your possessions Proverbs 3:9-10

•Give as you have been prospered 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

•Give bountifully and cheerfully 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

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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

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)

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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

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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)

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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

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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)

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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

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The Christian and Money

“The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with

it.” (Proverbs 10:22)