1. The Christian and Money

2. Godly Examples In Scripture  Many wealthy in scripture – Abraham (Gen. 13:2, 24:35), Isaac (Gen. 26:12- 14) ; Job (Job. 1:1-5, 42:14-17) ; David (1 Chron. 29:28), etc.  It is NOT sinful to be wealthy!

3. Godly Examples In Scripture  Israelites give to finance building the tabernacle (Exodus 36:2-7), etc.  Giving to help a good cause beyond what is needed!

4. Godly Examples In Scripture  David (1 Chron. 21:24), He gave from his resources  A good understanding of personal sacrifice

5. Godly Examples In Scripture  Nehemiah (Neh. 5:14-19), He did not take provisions from the people  Compassion for people who are burdened by taxes and society

6. Godly Examples In Scripture  Joseph of Arimathea (Matt. 27:57-60), He secured the body of Jesus and buried Him in his own tomb  Honor for the godly

7. Godly Examples In Scripture  Barnabas (Acts 4:36-37), Sold property and gave the money to help the needy  One willing to sacrifice personal gain for the needy

8. Godly Examples In Scripture  Philippians church (Phil. 4:14-17), supported Paul in evangelism  Resources used to further the gospel

9. Godly Examples In Scripture  Churches of Macedonia (2 Cor. 8:1-5), supported Paul in evangelism  Sacrifices to help needy brethren

10. Godly Examples In Scripture  Cornelius (Acts 10:1-2), Gentile convert, who gave to the poor

11. Godly Examples In Scripture  Centurion near Capernaum (Luke 7:1-5), he built a synagogue for the people  He saw a need and helped with it

12. Godly Examples In Scripture  Dorcas (Acts 9:36-39), in Joppa, Peter raises Dorcas, who helped widows by making tunics & garments  Godly benevolence for the needy

13. Godly Examples In Scripture  Paul helping Onesimus (Philemon 17-19), Paul willing to pay his expenses.  How far would we go to help someone who is truly deserving?

14. Godly Examples In Scripture  Widow with 2 mites (Luke 21:1-4), Jesus commended her for giving all she had  Do we give sacrificially?

15. The Godly Use of Money  Giving to help with the Lord’s work  1 Cor. 16:1-2, 2 Cor. 9:6-8  Christians are commanded to give!

16. The Godly Use of Money  Helping others  Gal. 6:10, 2:10, Eph. 4:28  Do we take this command seriously enough?

17. The Godly Use of Money  Saving  Matthew 25:27  Prov. 21:20, 13:11, 22  Christians need to plan and look responsibly toward the future

18. The Godly Use of Money  Pay Taxes  Matt. 22:15-17  Rom. 13:5-7  We are commanded to pay taxes, regardless of who the government is.

19. The Godly Use of Money  Providing for one’s need  1 Tim. 5:8

20. The Godly Use of Money  Paying wages for goods and services  Jas. 5:1-4, (cf. Lev. 19:13, Deut. 24:14-15) 1 Tim. 5:18, Col. 4:1

21. The Godly Use of Money  Paying your bills  Prov. 37:21, Rom. 13:8  We MUST pay back what we have borrowed.

22. May we be wise stewards with His money!