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Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. Hymns Psalm 119:54 Thy statutes have been my songs In the house of my pilgrimage. Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental
Lost to the Love of Money Matthew 6:19-24
The Big Three Sexual Immorality – 40 times in the NT Alcohol/Drugs – 30 times in the NT Love of Money – 30 times in the NT The person who leaves the church because they are mad at the preacher, elders or brethren
The Big Three Sexual Immorality – 40 times in the NT Alcohol/Drugs – 30 times in the NT Love of Money – 30 times in the NT The person who leaves the church because they are mad at the preacher, elders or brethren
Let your character be free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, "I WILL NEVER DESERT YOU, NOR WILL I EVER FORSAKE YOU,“ Hebrews 13:5 Phm 1:10 I appeal to you for my child Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my imprisonment, 11 who formerly was useless to you, but now is useful both to you and to me. 12 I have sent him back to you in person, that is, sending my very heart,
Deceptive Nature of Money Our need for it Our belief we are not driven to it
Deceptive Nature of Money The “Love of Money” refers to the relationship of a Christian with money where money has become an Intrinsic Value Are you a LOVER OF MONEY?
How To Know We Are Lost to Money 1 Timothy 6:6-11 “Those who want to get rich” “Fall into ….a snare” “Foolish desires” “Harmful desires” “Pierced with many griefs”
How To Know We Are Lost to Money 1 Timothy 6:6-11 1. Envy & Covetousness 2. The Dilemma of Debt 3. Unhappiness & Fear 4. Distraction and Ruin
How To Know We Are Lost to Money Envy & Covetousness Luke 16:14 Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, were listening to all these things, and they were scoffing at Him. Mark 15:10 For he was aware that the chief priests had delivered Him up because of envy. Success of others
How To Know We Are Lost to Money Unhappiness and Fear Proverbs 27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, Nor are the eyes of man ever satisfied. Ecclesiastes 5:10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity.
How To Know We Are Lost to Money The Dilemma of Debt Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender's slave. 1 Corinthians 7:23 You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men. Debt is not bad, but engaging in debt that owns us is wrong
How To Know We Are Lost to Money Distraction and Ruin Matthew 6:23 "But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!” Thoughts of money consume my day Family and God are neglected
Non-Indicators Wealth – Job 31 Poverty - Psalm 73
Are You Lost to the Love of Money? It is not enough to say “not me” You need to know yourself by your actions You cannot serve God and wealth
Am I In Christ? Do I walk faithfully? Have my sins been washed away? Did I change / repent of my sins? Did I confess Jesus as Lord? Did I believe in Him? Did I hear the Word of God?