1. Exodus 24:12-18 Lessons learned from Moses and the Israelites Moses is about God’s business, concentrating on what God wants him to do

2. Recognize when it comes (v1) Recognize where it comes from (v1) Recognize who wants it (vs2-4) Recognize what it is (vs4) Recognize how it changes your life (vs6) man’s desire for fun and frolic!

4. Our Problem –W–We want more than we already have A Warning –F–Fight against greed is a constant struggle The Truth –W–Who we are is much more important than what we have! STUFF will not make us happy. Happiness is only found in doing what God wants us to do Luke 12:13-21

5. We already have more than we think we do –“–“the ground of a rich man yielded plentifully.” Greed will never allow us to be satisfied –T–The more we get, the more we want Luke 12:17-19 –O–Once greed has a grip, it is difficult to escape!

6. No matter how much we get, we can’t take it with us –L–Luke 12:20 – Why do we invest so much passion in getting things? God has a much better investment plan –L–Luke 12:21 – God has other priorities for each one of us Replace selfishness with selflessness, stuff with people, own desires with kingdom of God

7. “Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content.” (1 Timothy 6:6-8) When we are CONTENTED Christians, then…. We will grow Our families will grow The church will grow Don’t let MATERIALISM keep us out of heaven!