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

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Dangers Confronting The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22
The SIN OF Materialism
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3. 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.
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4. 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.
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5. 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.
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6. 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.
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7. Materialism = Covetousness
Covetousness = Idolatry
Colossians 3:5
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8. Materialism = Covetousness
Covetousness = Idolatry
Ephesians 5:3, 5
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9. Materialism is seen in…
Seeking more things
Matthew 6:19-24
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10. Materialism is seen in…
Anxiety over things
Matthew 6:25-33
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11. Materialism is seen in…
Discontent with things
1 Timothy 6:8
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12. Materialism is seen in…
Craving more things
1 Timothy 6:10
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13. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism ≠ Wealthy
Wealthy but faithful
Genesis 13:2
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Materialism ≠ Wealthy
Wealthy but faithful
Matthew 27:57
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15. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism ≠ Wealthy
Wealthy but condemned
Matthew 19:16-22
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16. Poor can be materialistic Rich can be materialistic
Materialism ≠ Wealthy
Poor can be materialistic Rich can be materialistic
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17. The PROBLEM OF Materialism
Dangers Confronting The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22
The PROBLEM OF Materialism
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18. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
Pride and self-reliance
Deuteronomy 8:7-17
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19. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
Pride and self-reliance
1 Timothy 6:17
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20. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
Worry, anxiety, stress
Romans 13:8
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21. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
Worry, anxiety, stress
Proverbs 22:7
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22. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
Greed and neglect
Proverbs 15:27
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23. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism …
Chokes out God’s word
Proverbs 30:7-9
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24. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism …
Chokes out God’s word
Luke 8:14
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25. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism …
Chokes out God’s word
1 Timothy 6:10
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26. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism …
Keeps one out of heaven
Luke 18:18-25
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27. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism …
Keeps one out of heaven
1 Corinthians 6:9-10
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28. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
Frustration
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
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29. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
New problems
Ecclesiastes 2:18-19
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30. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
New problems
Ecclesiastes 5:11-12
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31. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Materialism brings …
Addiction
Ecclesiastes 4:8; 5:10
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32. The Solution To Materialism
Dangers Confronting The Christian: Materialism Matthew 19:16-22
The Solution To Materialism
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33. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
A Proper Perspective
God owns it all
Psa. 50:10-12
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34. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
A Proper Perspective
God owns it all
1 Tim. 6:17
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35. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
A Proper Perspective
Soul vs. stuff
Matthew 16:26
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36. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
A Proper Perspective
The meaning/worth of life
Luke 12:15
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37. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
A Proper Perspective
Things are no use in eternity
Luke 12:13-21
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38. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Contentment
Be thankful for necessities
Philippians 4:11-13
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39. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Contentment
Live within your means
Proverbs 30:8-9
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40. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Proper Priorities
Put God first
Matthew 6:33
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41. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Proper Priorities
Keep heaven in view
Colossians 3:1-2
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42. ROBISON STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST- EDNACHURCHOFCHRIST.ORG
Proper Priorities
Give to others
Acts 20:35
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43. Dangers Facing The Christian: Materialism
Matthew 19:16-22

44. 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