The Value of a Dollar

(Luke 12:13-21)

Introduction:

1. What would you do for a hundred dollars?

2. The value of a dollar is only worth what we think it’s worth.

3. The rich fool put too much value on his earthly possessions instead of on

his heavenly possessions.

Body: I. Our money will not find us.

A. Our money comes from God. (Lk. 12:22-31)

B. We are still expected to work for our portion. (2 Thess. 3:10)

C. We cannot allow money to become our primary focus to the point of neglecting our God, or our families. (1 Tim. 6:9)

II. Our money will not follow us.

A. Our money is to be used for God. (Lk. 12:32-33)

B. We are stewards of God’s money, and we are to use it for him. (Acts 20:35)

C. Money will not follow us into eternity, so wanting to amass wealth with a spirit of greed profits us nothing. (1 Tim. 6:6-8)

III. Our money will not free us.

A. The love of money can be detrimental to our souls. (1 Tim. 6:10-11)

B. Our money is not going to save us when our time on this earth ends. (Heb. 9:27)

C. The only way to set up treasures that are eternal is through obedience to the gospel of Christ.

Conclusion:

1. Does our drive to make money, and store up money interfere with our

spiritual walk with Christ?

2. Our one true focus should be on following Christ. (Mt. 19:20-24)