The Trouble with Money
Everyone likes a good secret. In Philippians 4:12 Paul tells a little secret of his own.
Php 4:12
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
In this passage Paul tells us that he has learned the “secret” of being content in any and every situation. He has learned how to be free from the love of money. He has learned how to be free to enjoy whatever God has given him. This morning I am going to pass that secret on to you…
Some people say the question is, “Do you own your money or does your money own you?” The problem with this question is that it is impossible for you to own your money. The real question is, “Does God own your money or does your money own you?” When you love money it takes possession of your affections, your peace, your happiness and your time.
Why do so many relationships sour over money woes? Or do they? Although money is cited as the #1 reason for divorce it’s not really money woes. It’s something deeper. Money is not the root of all evil. It’s the “love of” money that is the root. Putting anything in the place of God will kill relationships. First it kills relationship with God. Then it slowly kills relationships with others.
Right relationship with God leads to right relationships with others. Broken relationship with God leads to broken relationships with others.
M.P. Until you learn to give up your money you will never be happy with it or your spouse.
Love of money destroys faith
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
What are you trusting in?
Without Faith it is impossible to please God
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Demonstrate trust in Him.
You must choose between God and Money
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
Rich young ruler wanted BOTH.
Four signs that your money does not own you…
1. You are content with what you have.
1Ti 6:8
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
Heb 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Lu 3:14
Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He replied, "Don't extort money and don't accuse people falsely--be content with your pay."
Ec 5:10
Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.
2. You are happy to give to the Lord’s work.
2Co 9:7
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
1Co 16:2
On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.
3. You have time to serve God.
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
4. You could give up everything you own to follow God’s calling.
Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
Matthew 4:18-20
18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.
Six Mistakes Couples make:
1. Separate Money – Same money
2. No Budget – Make budget together. Stick to it.
3. Secret Purchases – Don’t make major purchases unless you talk
4. Live above income – play the hand you are dealt
5. Buy on Credit – Debt makes you a slave
6. Double income – difficult to go back, consider the cost
Is money an obstacle to right relationship with God? It can be…
Php 4:12
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.
In this passage Paul tells us that he has learned the “secret” of being content in any and every situation. He has learned how to be free from the love of money. He has learned how to be free to enjoy whatever God has given him. This morning I am going to pass that secret on to you…
Some people say the question is, “Do you own your money or does your money own you?” The problem with this question is that it is impossible for you to own your money. The real question is, “Does God own your money or does your money own you?” When you love money it takes possession of your affections, your peace, your happiness and your time.
Why do so many relationships sour over money woes? Or do they? Although money is cited as the #1 reason for divorce it’s not really money woes. It’s something deeper. Money is not the root of all evil. It’s the “love of” money that is the root. Putting anything in the place of God will kill relationships. First it kills relationship with God. Then it slowly kills relationships with others.
Right relationship with God leads to right relationships with others. Broken relationship with God leads to broken relationships with others.
M.P. Until you learn to give up your money you will never be happy with it or your spouse.
Love of money destroys faith
1 Timothy 6:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
What are you trusting in?
Without Faith it is impossible to please God
Hebrews 11:6
And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Talk is cheap. Actions speak louder than words. Demonstrate trust in Him.
You must choose between God and Money
Matthew 6:24
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money.
Rich young ruler wanted BOTH.
Four signs that your money does not own you…
1. You are content with what you have.
1Ti 6:8
But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.
Heb 13:5
Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."
Lu 3:14
Then some soldiers asked him, "And what should we do?" He replied, "Don't extort money and don't accuse people falsely--be content with your pay."
Ec 5:10
Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.
2. You are happy to give to the Lord’s work.
2Co 9:7
Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
1Co 16:2
On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will have to be made.
3. You have time to serve God.
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.
4. You could give up everything you own to follow God’s calling.
Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
Matthew 4:18-20
18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.
Six Mistakes Couples make:
1. Separate Money – Same money
2. No Budget – Make budget together. Stick to it.
3. Secret Purchases – Don’t make major purchases unless you talk
4. Live above income – play the hand you are dealt
5. Buy on Credit – Debt makes you a slave
6. Double income – difficult to go back, consider the cost
Is money an obstacle to right relationship with God? It can be…
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