• Jesus does not advocate poverty as a means to spirituality. Acts 2:44-45
Acts is a book of the bible, categorized as a "___" book.
• The Bible recognizes the right to material possessions that are acquired honestly.
…Descriptive vs. Prescriptive
• God expects us to enjoy the blessing that He give, including the material blessings. 1 Tim 6:17
• Material possessions are not, in and of themselves, evil … unless they become idols in your life.
Matt 25:27
Proverbs 6:6-8 > Go to the ant, you slacker!
Proverbs 14: 23 (a verse for the modern politician)
• The Bible gives considerable counsel for __ and following good ___ .
• It is not the government's job to __ of us.
Your Finances - According to Jesus 1) We have some problems with our man-made investment plan (v19)
• It tends to focus upon us… upon "self"
• It most often has material possession as the primary goal.
• These material possessions are not permanent … they will all decay.
• Your possessions may also be taken away from you.
2) Jesus commands us to invest in heaven! (v20)• You are investing in eternal things.
• You are investing in people.
• Those treasures will last forever.
• God's ___ on this investment, the __ of the ___, can never be ____ !
3) The location of your investments reveals the condition of your heart. (v21)
Getting into God's "Market"
What Do I Do When I Sin? (1 John 1:5-2:6)
How Can I Know Christianity is True? (1 John 1:1-4)
Do Kids Matter to God? (Week 2)
Finish The Race
A God-Sized Plot Twist (Genesis 50)
Surprising Prophecy (Genesis 49)
Faithful in the Famine (Genesis 47)
20th Anniversary Sermon by Dr. Todd Gray
How Can I Know If I Have Truly Forgiven Someone? (Genesis 45)
The Gospel According to Judah (Genesis 44)
Marvelous Mercy (Genesis 43)
Five Ingredients of a Maturing Faith (Genesis 42)
Timing Is Everything (Genesis 41)
God’s Plan in the Prison: Preparation (Genesis 40)
How To Be Successful While You Suffer (Genesis 39)
Ruin and Redemption (Genesis 38)
From Favorite Son to Foreign Servant (Genesis 37)
Back To The Basics: Studying The Bible What is the Bible?
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Giving Thanks With A Whole Heart (Psalm 138)
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