1. Jesus and Money Matthew 6:19-34
Good evening everyone. I believe the Lord Jesus was the greatest teacher who ever lived. His teaching challenges those that would be his disciples to behave differently from other people. He challenges those that would follow him in many different ways – for example the way we treat those around us. The way we should be loving and forgiving, the way we should be holy and blameless in our lives – at least to the best extent that we can. Jesus’ teaching to his disciples and their attitude to money is no different – he challenges us to have a completely different attitude to money from those around us. We live in a very money-orientated and materialistic society. The teaching of Jesus about money is diametrically opposed to normal living.

2. Matthew the Tax Collector
Matthew 9:9, Luke 5:27-32
He forsook all to follow Jesus
Matthew rejoiced that he had been called by Jesus

3. Matthew was the living embodiment
Serving One Master
Matthew 6:19-24
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one and serve the other . . you can not serve God and money.
Matthew was the living embodiment
– he chose to serve God

4. Seeking First God’s Kingdom
Matthew 6:25-34
God looks after birds, flowers and grass
He will provide for us
Don’t be anxious – get your priorities right & God will look after us

5. The Kingdom is worth more than everything we own
Value of the Kingdom
Matthew 13:44-46
Treasure in a field
Pearl Merchant
The Kingdom is worth more than everything we own

6. Beware of being greedy and trying to build up wealth
Building Bigger Barns
Luke 12:13-21
Beware of being greedy and trying to build up wealth

7. What must I do?
Luke 10:25-37
Mark 10:17-30
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbour as yourself
Jesus’ answer was different for each individual. Trust in God not in riches

8. Disciple’s Fundamental Principle
Matthew 22:15-22
What should our attitude be to taxes?
Pay them
Fundamental truth:
We are in the image of God
We need to give worldly things to Caesar and give ourselves to God

9. Jesus’ Challenges About Money
Your treasure is where your heart is
You cannot serve God and money
Seek 1st God’s kingdom & he will provide
The kingdom is of infinite value
It is worth more than anything we have
Don’t be greedy
Life is more than what we possess
Love God and trust in God over everything
We are in God’s image
So let’s give ourselves to him