Our Attitude Toward Money (2)

INTRO

DISCUSSION

Money as a gift from God

Deuteronomy 8:18 KJV 1900

But thou shalt remember the Lord thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

See also 1 Ki 3:13; 1 Ti 6:17; 1 Sa 2:7; Pr 8:18–21

The dangers of money

Being ruled by money

Matthew 6:24 KJV 1900

No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

See also Eph 5:5

Loving money

1 Timothy 6:10 KJV 1900

For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

See also Heb 13:5; Lk 16:14; 1 Ti 3:8; Tt 1:7; 1 Pe 5:2; Ec 5:10; Lk 8:14; 1 Ti 3:3; 2 Ti 3:2

Trusting in money

1 Timothy 6:17 KJV 1900

Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

See also Ps 52:7; Jas 1:11; Pr 11:28; Pr 27:24; Jas 5:1–3; Dt 8:12–14; Job 31:24; Ps 62:10; Pr 11:4; Is 10:3; Je 48:7; Lk 12:16–21 the parable of the rich fool; Re 18:14

Boasting in money

Psalm 49:5–6 KJV 1900

Wherefore should I fear in the days of evil, When the iniquity of my heels shall compass me about? They that trust in their wealth, And boast themselves in the multitude of their riches;

See also Je 9:23–24; Ho 12:8; Jas 4:13–16

Examples of those led astray by the love of money

Balaam:

Dt 23:4; 2 Pe 2:15

Jos 7:20–21 Achan; 2 Ki 5:19–27 Gehazi; Mt 19:22–23 the rich young ruler; Mt 26:14–15 Judas Iscariot

Gifts and qualities that are better than money

Redemption

Psalm 49:7–9 KJV 1900

None of them can by any means redeem his brother, Nor give to God a ransom for him: (For the redemption of their soul is precious, And it ceaseth for ever:) That he should still live for ever, And not see corruption.

See also 1 Pe 1:18–19; Mt 16:26; Is 52:3

Wisdom

Proverbs 4:7 KJV 1900

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding.

See also Ps 49:20; Pr 3:13–16; Pr 8:10–11; Pr 16:16; Pr 17:16; Pr 20:15

A good reputation

Proverbs 22:1 KJV 1900

A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, And loving favour rather than silver and gold.

A good wife

Proverbs 31:10 KJV 1900

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Healing

Acts 3:6 KJV 1900

Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth rise up and walk.

Spiritual power

Acts 8:19–20 KJV 1900

Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost. But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.

Spiritual riches

Isaiah 55:1 KJV 1900

Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, And he that hath no money; Come ye, buy, and eat; Yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

See also Re 3:18