Good morning and WELCOME! IN GOD

“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. In this way they will lay up treasure for themselves as a firm foundation for the coming age, so that they may take hold of life that is truly life.” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 NIV

The Problem with Putting Your Hope in Wealth There’s a tendency to become arrogant Thinking you attained it by your own skill and wisdom – James 4:13-16 Thinking you don’t need God – 1 Timothy 6:6-10; Deut. 8:10-14

The Problem with Putting Your Hope in Wealth Wealth is so uncertain Things can be going great, and then all of a sudden . . . – Job 1-2 You work so hard to get it - and then you die – Luke 12:13-21; 16:19-31

The Logic of Putting Your Hope in God aiath God is the ONLY sure Hope He is Sovereign Ruler of all things – 1 Timothy 6:17; Daniel 4:24-27 He is Faithful to all His promises – Hebrews 10:23; Deuteronomy 6:21-25; 7:9

The Logic of Putting Your Hope in God God is the sole Giver of all we possess It’s God who provides us with everything for our enjoyment, not wealth! – 1 Timothy 6:17c; James 1:17 God blesses us with wealth for a reason – 1 Timothy 6:18; 1 Peter 4:10

The Reward for Putting Your Hope in God Er than Treasures in Heaven Treasures greater than anything we have ever experienced! 1 Timothy 6:19a; Matthew 6:19-21 When we store up treasures in Heaven we are building a firm foundation for the coming age – 1 Timothy 6:18; 1 Peter 1:3-5

The Reward for Putting Your Hope in God Life that is truly life Abundant life here and now! – 1 Timothy 6:19b; John 10:10 Eternal life in Heaven – 1 Timothy 6:19

Is your Hope in God?