The world's view of riches VS The WORD's view of riches

1. Money brings Freedom

• The desire for money can be enslaving and lead to destruction; only Christ brings true freedom[1 Tim 6:7-10]

2. Money brings security

• Worldly wealth is very insecure; it will quickly pass away [James 1:10]. Real security is found in knowing and trusting God. [Jer 9:23-24, 1 Tim 6:17-19]

3. Money is what matters

• Christ and the Kingdom of God are what matters. [Matt 6:33; Phil 3:7-10]

4. Money is power

• Power comes from being filled with the spirit [Acts 1:8; 3:1-10]

5. Money establishes not only your net worth, but your worth as a person

• Your worth is based on what God says, not what your bank statement says [John 3:16; Eph 1:3-14]

6. Money makes you successful

• Success comes from knowing and doing what God says. [Josh 1:8]

7. Money gives you options

• God is the One who ultimately gives you options. [Eph 3:20]

8. Money brings happiness

• The happiness that money brings is short-lived. And in the long run, money can actually produce “many sorrows” [1 Tim 6:10]. Lasting joy comes from knowing God [James 5:1-6; John 15:11; 16:24]

9. Money is your reward. Save it, and spend it on yourself

• Give as much as you can. [Matt 6:19-24; Acts 20:35; 2 Cor 9:6-11; 1 Tim 6:18]

10. Money is your possession. Spend it on whatever you want

• All that you have is God’s to do with as He pleases. You are merely a manager of His possessions. [Ps 24:1; Luke 19:11-27; 2 Cor 5:10]