T HE 10 C OMMANDMENTS FOR F INANCIAL P EACE (P ART 4)

T HE 10 C OMMANDMENTS FOR F INANCIAL P EACE 1. You Shall Remember the Owner 2. You Shall Not Fall into Debt 3. You Shall Have a Plan 4. You Shall Worship Sacrificially 5. You Shall Learn to Be Content 6. You Shall Not Rob God 7. You Shall Be Generous

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor in which he toils under the sun during the few years of his life which God has given him; for this is his reward. (Ecclesiastes 5:18)Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat, to drink and enjoy oneself in all one’s labor in which he toils under the sun during the few years of his life which God has given him; for this is his reward. (Ecclesiastes 5:18)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and tell himself that his labor is good. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God. (Ecclesiastes 2:24)There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and tell himself that his labor is good. This also I have seen that it is from the hand of God. (Ecclesiastes 2:24)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you, 8 nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you; (2 Thess.) 6 Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradition which you received from us. 7 For you yourselves know how you ought to follow our example, because we did not act in an undisciplined manner among you, 8 nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but with labor and hardship we kept working night and day so that we would not be a burden to any of you; (2 Thess.)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY 9 not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example. 10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. 11 For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. 12 Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread. 9 not because we do not have the right to this, but in order to offer ourselves as a model for you, so that you would follow our example. 10 For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. 11 For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. 12 Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY 13 But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary of doing good. 14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. 15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15) 13 But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary of doing good. 14 If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. 15 Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (2 Thessalonians 3:6-15)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY He who works his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. (Proverbs 28:19)He who works his land will have plenty of food, but he who follows empty pursuits will have poverty in plenty. (Proverbs 28:19) Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. (Proverbs 10:4)Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. (Proverbs 10:4) The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he eats little or much... (Ecclesiastes 5:12)The sleep of the working man is pleasant, whether he eats little or much... (Ecclesiastes 5:12)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY But if anyone does not provide for his own relatives, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Timothy 5:8)But if anyone does not provide for his own relatives, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (1 Timothy 5:8) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might… (Ecclesiastes 9:10)Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might… (Ecclesiastes 9:10)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23)There is profit in all hard work, but endless talk leads only to poverty. (Proverbs 14:23) Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. (Proverbs 13:4, NLT)Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. (Proverbs 13:4, NLT) The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor. (Proverbs 12:24)The hand of the diligent will rule, but the slack hand will be put to forced labor. (Proverbs 12:24)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY 9 Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. (Titus 2:9-10) 9 Urge bondslaves to be subject to their own masters in everything, to be well-pleasing, not argumentative, 10 not pilfering, but showing all good faith so that they will adorn the doctrine of God our Savior in every respect. (Titus 2:9-10) A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. (Proverbs 11:1)A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight. (Proverbs 11:1)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. (Proverbs 16:8)Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. (Proverbs 16:8) “You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.” (Leviticus 19:11)“You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another.” (Leviticus 19:11)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY 1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. 2 Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. (1 Timothy 6:1-2) 1 All who are under the yoke as slaves are to regard their own masters as worthy of all honor so that the name of God and our doctrine will not be spoken against. 2 Those who have believers as their masters must not be disrespectful to them because they are brothers, but must serve them all the more, because those who partake of the benefit are believers and beloved. Teach and preach these principles. (1 Timothy 6:1-2)

8. Y OU S HALL W ORK H ONESTLY Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1)Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. (Colossians 4:1) The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. (Ephesians 4:28)The thief must no longer steal. Instead, he must do honest work with his own hands, so that he has something to share with anyone in need. (Ephesians 4:28)

9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT 9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:9-10) 9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. 10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:9-10)

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9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12)So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God. (Romans 14:12) For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:10, NIV)For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due him for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad. (2 Corinthians 5:10, NIV)

9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God. (1 Corinthians 4:5)Therefore do not go on passing judgment before the time, but wait until the Lord comes who will both bring to light the things hidden in the darkness and disclose the motives of men’s hearts; and then each man’s praise will come to him from God. (1 Corinthians 4:5)

9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT 7 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, 8 knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. (Ephesians 6:7-8) 7 With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, 8 knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. (Ephesians 6:7-8)

9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT 11 For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. (1 Corinthians 3:11-13) 11 For no man can lay a foundation other than the one which is laid, which is Jesus Christ. 12 Now if any man builds on the foundation with gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, straw, 13 each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. (1 Corinthians 3:11-13)

9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT 14 If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. 15 If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. (1 Corinthians 3:14-15) 14 If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward. 15 If any man’s work is burned up, he will suffer loss; but he himself will be saved, yet so as through fire. (1 Corinthians 3:14-15)

9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT 14 For the love of Christ compels us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. (2 Corinthians 5:14-15) 14 For the love of Christ compels us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; 15 and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)

9. Y OU S HALL L OOK F ORWARD TO THE F INAL A UDIT “Well done, good and faithful servant. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” (Matthew 25:21/23)“Well done, good and faithful servant. You were faithful with a few things, I will put you in charge of many things; enter into the joy of your master.” (Matthew 25:21/23)

10. Y OU S HALL T EACH Y OUR C HILDREN ABOUT S TEWARDSHIP Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4)Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) 6 “These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7) 6 “These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. 7 You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-7)

T HE L ORD ’ S P RAYER 9 … “‘Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 May Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’” (Matthew 6:9-13) 9 … “‘Our Father who is in heaven, hallowed be Your name. 10 May Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us this day our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.’” (Matthew 6:9-13)

T HE 10 C OMMANDMENTS FOR F INANCIAL P EACE (P ART 4)