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dismiss children… Two age groups!
Today’s topic is on money…it is where our text is staking us today.
But be patient with me and if you struggle with patience… don’t worry our text takes us to the topic of patience next week.
Today’s topic is on money…it is where our text is staking us today.
But be patient with me and if you struggle with patience… don’t worry our text takes us to the topic of patience next week.
Turn now also to
When the word “rich” is used there is a certain class of people we automatically think of…
When the word “rich” is used there is a certain class of people we automatically think of…
1 timothy
Forbes magazine shares in an article that… “In 1923, a meeting of America's most powerful men took place at the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago.
Attending the meeting were the following nine financiers and power brokers:
the president of America’s largest steel company,
the president of America’s largest utility company,
the president of America’s largest utility company,
the president of America’s largest gas company,
the president of the New York Stock Exchange,
the president of the Bank of International Settlements,
the nation’s greatest wheat speculator,
the nation’s greatest bear and speculator on Wall Street,
the head of the world’s greatest monopoly
a member of President Harding’s cabinet.
It was said to have been both a celebration of their success as well as an opportunity to plan their future exploits and dominance.
These were the captains of their respective industries and some of the most successful businessmen of the era.”
They were extremely rich & altogether they controlled more wealth than there was in the US Treasury.
No doubt these men would have been ones James was speaking to, BUT who else?
Charles Swindoll… “our definition of “poor” is far different than the Bible’s.
Poor people in the Bible were homeless, helpless, destitute, and hopeless.
They often had nothing to eat, nothing to wear, and nowhere to stay.
By biblical standards, even most people living by our society’s standard of “poverty” wouldn’t have been regarded as truly “poor.”
The reality is that most of us are blessed with more than we need and are therefore in the position to bless others,”
Most of us in many ways can and should identify with the “rich” addressed i this passage.
Consider some definitions that will help as we look at what James is speaking about...
1. Poor Physically & Poor Spiritually
2. Rich Physically & Rich Spiritually
3. Poor Physically & Rich Spiritually
4. Rich Physically & Poor Spiritually
2 & 3 should be the ones modeled in the christian’s life.
YES… you can be rich Physically and rich Spiritually and still be a christian!
Don’t confuse wealth with one who is wordly and evil
Don’t confuse being poor with righteous living either
Wealth and money are not evil.
“The love of wealth and money is the root of all sorts of evil.”
To be rich physically and rich spiritually is a difficult burden to balance
Some here probably are saying just let me try!
“Abraham was a rich man, but he maintained his faith and character.
When Lot became rich, it ruined his character and ultimately ruined his family.
It is good to have riches in your hand provided they do not get into your heart.”
Warren Wiersbe
We want the riches we see from others… “you shall not covet” is the last of the Ten Commandments, but it is the most dangerous.
Covetousness will make a person break all the other nine commandments.
Warren Wiersbe
We want the riches we see from others… “you shall not covet” is the last of the Ten Commandments, but it is the most dangerous.
Covetousness will make a person break all the other nine commandments.
Warren Wiersbe
We want the riches we see from others… “you shall not covet” is the last of the Ten Commandments, but it is the most dangerous.
Covetousness will make a person break all the other nine commandments.
Warren Wiersbe
We need to be content.
The scriptures are full of warnings concerning wealth and money.
James is dealing with #4.
In this passage James has several rebukes for those with physical riches and each rebuke carries with it a warning that we too today should heed!
We need to take what James is saying to heart and be Wise Stewards of the riches God gives us!
He says “Come now” pay attention “you rich” Rich Physically and Poor Spiritually
Judgement is coming
What is being done or not done is noticed by the God of the Universe!
This is coming in the future, a reference to final judgement
To Become Wise Stewards... Stop Hoarding Your Riches
Verses 2-3
Rotted
Moth Eaten Garments
Rusted Gold and Silver
This comes from no use, riches wasted!
WARNING!
Riches not used or invested give back awful dividends
This is poor stewardship
How are you using the riches God has given you?
WARNING!
Earthly treasures hoarded and not invested will be of no use in eternity...
That hoarded will testify against you in fact
James warning here is strong… consume your flesh like fire!
Wise Stewardship Does Not Cheat Others From What Is Deserved
The worker deserves his pay
Many would hold out or not pay at all… this is still true today.
The wealthy are sometimes the hardest to get paid for work done.
This is not speaking of a handout… this is work done and earned.
WARNING!
God hears their cries!
He will NOT forget.
Are you withholding from someone what they have earned?
A Wise Steward Does Not Live A Selfish Lifestyle
Use the riches God has given you for His eternal purpose!
This is not saying don’t have nice things or that it is sin to enjoy the things of Life…BUT
WARNING!
They had “Fattened their hearts” this is a heart issue
it is all about self, wanton pleasures
The day of slaughter… fattening up for destruction
Wise Stewards Will Stay Away From Taking Advantage Of The Righteous
With Riches comes power, influence, control
Those poorer cannot resist.
Righteous… Believers we should live as an example to this world
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