Dangers Facing The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Dangers Confronting The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22 The SIN OF Materialism ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism is… “a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.” Soanes, C., & Stevenson, A. (Eds.). (2004). Concise Oxford English dictionary (11th ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism is… “a preoccupation with or stress upon material rather than intellectual or spiritual things.” Mish, F. C. (2003). Preface. Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary. (Eleventh ed.). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster, Inc. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism = Covetousness “marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another’s possessions” Mish, F. C. (2003). Preface. Merriam-Webster’s collegiate dictionary. (Eleventh ed.). Springfield, MA: Merriam-Webster, Inc. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism = Covetousness “a strong desire to acquire more and more material possessions or to possess more things than other people have, all irrespective of need.” Louw, J. P., & Nida, E. A. (1996). Greek-English lexicon of the New Testament: based on semantic domains (electronic ed. of the 2nd edition., Vol. 1, pp. 290–291). New York: United Bible Societies. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism = Covetousness Covetousness = Idolatry Colossians 3:5 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism = Covetousness Covetousness = Idolatry Ephesians 5:3, 5 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism is seen in… Seeking more things Matthew 6:19-24 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism is seen in… Anxiety over things Matthew 6:25-33 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism is seen in… Discontent with things 1 Timothy 6:8 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Materialism is seen in… Craving more things 1 Timothy 6:10 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism ≠ Wealthy Wealthy but faithful Genesis 13:2 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism ≠ Wealthy Wealthy but faithful Matthew 27:57 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism ≠ Wealthy Wealthy but condemned Matthew 19:16-22 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Poor can be materialistic Rich can be materialistic Materialism ≠ Wealthy Poor can be materialistic Rich can be materialistic ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The PROBLEM OF Materialism Dangers Confronting The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22 The PROBLEM OF Materialism ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … Pride and self-reliance Deuteronomy 8:7-17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … Pride and self-reliance 1 Timothy 6:17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … Worry, anxiety, stress Romans 13:8 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

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ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … Greed and neglect Proverbs 15:27 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism … Chokes out God’s word Proverbs 30:7-9 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism … Chokes out God’s word Luke 8:14 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism … Chokes out God’s word 1 Timothy 6:10 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism … Keeps one out of heaven Luke 18:18-25 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism … Keeps one out of heaven 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … Frustration Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … New problems Ecclesiastes 2:18-19 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … New problems Ecclesiastes 5:11-12 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Materialism brings … Addiction Ecclesiastes 4:8; 5:10 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

The Solution To Materialism Dangers Confronting The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22 The Solution To Materialism ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG A Proper Perspective God owns it all Psa. 50:10-12 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG A Proper Perspective God owns it all 1 Tim. 6:17 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

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ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG A Proper Perspective The meaning/worth of life Luke 12:15 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG A Proper Perspective Things are no use in eternity Luke 12:13-21 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Contentment Be thankful for necessities Philippians 4:11-13 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Contentment Live within your means Proverbs 30:8-9 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Proper Priorities Put God first Matthew 6:33 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Proper Priorities Keep heaven in view Colossians 3:1-2 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG Proper Priorities Give to others Acts 20:35 ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG

Dangers Facing The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22

GOD’S PLAN FOR SAVING MAN BELIEVE– Jn. 8:24; Ac. 4:10-12 REPENT– Lk. 13:3, 5 CONFESS – ROM. 10:9-10 BE BAPTIZED– Mk. 16:16 FAITHFUL – Mt. 24:13 HEAR– ac. 11:14