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How many Bible verses are there on the subject of money? a. Zero b. 666 c. More than 2,000 d. Too many to count

How many Bible verses are there on the subject of money? a. Zero b. 666 c. More than 2,000 d. Too many to count

1.Where‘s Your ? 2.100% God’s 3.In God We Trust 4.Don’t Get WRAP’D 5.Provide for Family 6.Give 7.Save 8.Debt Sucks

“Give me five minutes with a person’s _________, and I will tell your where their heart is.” (Billy Graham)

“Give me five minutes with a person’s CHECKBOOK, and I will tell your where their heart is.” (Billy Graham)

Do not store up for yourselves _________ __ _____, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves _________ __ ______, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)

Do not store up for yourselves TREASURES ON EARTH, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves TREASURES IN HEAVEN, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Matthew 6:19-21)

So, where’s your ?

According to the Bible, who is the rightful owner of your income? a. You b. The government c. God

According to the Bible, who is the rightful owner of your income? a. You b. The government c. God

“The earth is the Lord’s and __________ in it.” (Psalm 24:1) “__________ in heaven and earth is _____. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom.” (1 Chronicles 29:11) “The ______ is mine and the ____ is mine,” declares the Lord Almighty.” (Haggai 2:8)

“The earth is the Lord’s and EVERYTHING in it.” (Psalm 24:1) “EVERYTHING in heaven and earth is YOURS. Yours, O Lord, is the kingdom.” (1 Chronicles 29:11) “The SILVER is mine and the GOLD is mine,” declares the Lord Almighty.” (Haggai 2:8)

I have learned to be _______ whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret to being _______ in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything _______ ___ who gives me strength.… And my God will meet all your _____ according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:11-13, 19)

I have learned to be CONTENT whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret to being CONTENT in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything THROUGH HIM who gives me strength.… And my God will meet all your NEEDS according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:11-13, 19)

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s _______, ______ and _________, and they do not mature. (Luke 8:14)

The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life’s WORRIES, RICHES and PLEASURES, and they do not mature. (Luke 8:14)

Do not be _______ about anything, but in every situation, by ______ and petition, with ____________, present your requests to God. And the _____ of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

Do not be ANXIOUS about anything, but in every situation, by PRAYER and petition, with THANKSGIVING, present your requests to God. And the PEACE of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)

How hard it is for the ____ to enter the kingdom of God! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a ____ ___ to enter the _______ __ ___. (Luke 18:21-25)

How hard it is for the RICH to enter the kingdom of God! Indeed, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a RICH MAN to enter the KINGDOM OF GOD. (Luke 18:21-25)

You say, “I am rich. I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.” But you do not realize that you are _______, ______, ____, ____ and _____. (Revelation 3:17)

You say, “I am rich. I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.” But you do not realize that you are WRETCHED, PITIFUL, POOR, BLIND and NAKED. (Revelation 3:17)

I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.” But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself? This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not ____ ______ ___. (Luke 12:19-21)

I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.” But God said to him, “You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself? This is how it will be with anyone who stores up things for himself but is not RICH TOWARD GOD. (Luke 12:19-21)

He who loves ________ will become ____. (Proverbs 21:17)

He who loves PLEASURE will become POOR. (Proverbs 21:17)

If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than __ __________. (1 Timothy 5:8)

If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than AN UNBELIEVER. (1 Timothy 5:8)

If anyone has ________ ___________ and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with _______ and in truth. (1 John 3:17-18)

If anyone has MATERIAL POSSESSIONS and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with ACTIONS and in truth. (1 John 3:17-18)

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the ___________ of your crops, then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. (Proverbs 3:9)

Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the FIRSTFRUITS of your crops, then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. (Proverbs 3:9)

Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a ________ giver. (2 Corinthians 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. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

He who is kind to the poor lends to ___ ____, and he will reward him for what he has done. (Proverbs 19:17)

He who is kind to the poor lends to THE LORD, and he will reward him for what he has done. (Proverbs 19:17)

Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they _____ __ their food in the summer. (Proverbs 30:25)

Ants are creatures of little strength, yet they STORE UP their food in the summer. (Proverbs 30:25)

He who gathers money _____ __ _____ makes it grow. (Proverbs 13:11)

He who gathers money LITTLE BY LITTLE makes it grow. (Proverbs 13:11)

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is _______ to the lender. Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from you. (Proverbs 22:7, 26-27)

The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is SERVANT to the lender. Do not be a man who strikes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from you. (Proverbs 22:7, 26-27)

 Love it (Lk 16:13)  Serve it (Matt 6:24)  Think that it can save you (Ps 37:16-17)  Think that it will last (Jer 17:11)  Envy those who have it (Ex 20:17)  Hoard it (James 5:3-6)  Love the Lord (Deut 6:5)  Serve the Lord (1 Pet 5:2)  Remember only God can save you (Ps 27:1)  Know that only things of God last (Matt 19:21)  Be content with what you have (Lk 3:14)  Give it away (1 Cor 15:2)

 Be foolish with it (Prov 17:16)  Use it dishonestly (Micah 2:2, Prov 13:11)  Oppress others to get it (Prov 22:16, Amos 2:6-7)  Give special honor to those who have it (James 2:2-6)  Worry about it (Matt 6:34)  Use it wisely (Prov 31:10-31)  Use it honestly (Prov 11:1)  Work to get it (2 Thess 3:9-11)  Give to those who are in need (Matt 5:41-42)  Know that God will provide (Prov 15:25)

1. Give! 2. Save $1,000 Emergency Fund 3. Pay Off Non-house Debt 4. Save 3-9 Months’ Expenses 5. Save 10-20% for Retirement, College, etc. 6. Pay Off Home 7. Give! (Sources: Dave Ramsey, Larry Burkett, Suze Orman)