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The condition of everyone’s heart is different. However one thing is true; financial decisions are spiritual decisions.
1. God rewards me according to my faithfulness.
1 Corinthians 4:2 – “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” –
Luke 19:11-24 – in this parable, Jesus teaches us that He is a rewarder of faith – to any degree in which He finds it! Like many of us, the servants questioned why the nobleman took back that which he had given to the wicked servant and gave it to the servant who had the most. It isn’t fair that the servant who had the most (ten cities) be given ten more pounds
How are we doing? The congregation received a brief survey intended to gauge where we stand against the national averages shared last week. Questions included: Are finances a source of stress in your home? Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Are you behind in your mortgage? Do you tithe? Do you give offerings? The good news is in most areas we fared better than the national average – but there is opportunity for growth.
2. For results, I must mix the Word with my faith.
Mark 4:19, 20 – the “cares of this word” prevent the Word from taking root in the heart.
Some examples of the “care of this world” are found in the Scriptures below:
• Luke 10:41 – there is a time and place for hustle and bustle. Instead of worshipping with Jesus, Martha complained about all the work she had to do.
• Luke 12:17 – hoarding or thinking security lies in possessions (stuff and things).
• Luke 14:15-24 – daily life chokes the Word. This involves putting other things such as your family, job, or social life before Christ.
• Luke 21:34 – over indulging in drugs, drink, or raucous living can choke the Word.
• Proverb 23:4 – chasing money as a path to happiness will choke the Word. Allow God to bring your desires to you.
3. God’s covenant is my security.
1 Timothy 6:9, 10 – those that strive to be rich instead of allowing God to provide fall into “temptation and a snare and into many foolish and hurtful lusts…”
1 Corinthians 6:9 – keep yourself pure, avoiding temptations.
1. God rewards me according to my faithfulness.
1 Corinthians 4:2 – “Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” –
Luke 19:11-24 – in this parable, Jesus teaches us that He is a rewarder of faith – to any degree in which He finds it! Like many of us, the servants questioned why the nobleman took back that which he had given to the wicked servant and gave it to the servant who had the most. It isn’t fair that the servant who had the most (ten cities) be given ten more pounds
How are we doing? The congregation received a brief survey intended to gauge where we stand against the national averages shared last week. Questions included: Are finances a source of stress in your home? Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Are you behind in your mortgage? Do you tithe? Do you give offerings? The good news is in most areas we fared better than the national average – but there is opportunity for growth.
2. For results, I must mix the Word with my faith.
Mark 4:19, 20 – the “cares of this word” prevent the Word from taking root in the heart.
Some examples of the “care of this world” are found in the Scriptures below:
• Luke 10:41 – there is a time and place for hustle and bustle. Instead of worshipping with Jesus, Martha complained about all the work she had to do.
• Luke 12:17 – hoarding or thinking security lies in possessions (stuff and things).
• Luke 14:15-24 – daily life chokes the Word. This involves putting other things such as your family, job, or social life before Christ.
• Luke 21:34 – over indulging in drugs, drink, or raucous living can choke the Word.
• Proverb 23:4 – chasing money as a path to happiness will choke the Word. Allow God to bring your desires to you.
3. God’s covenant is my security.
1 Timothy 6:9, 10 – those that strive to be rich instead of allowing God to provide fall into “temptation and a snare and into many foolish and hurtful lusts…”
1 Corinthians 6:9 – keep yourself pure, avoiding temptations.
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