INTRODUCTION* In all areas of life, what you think and believe about something makes the difference.
* It determines your action, your reaction to that thing.
* What you think about money often reveals who you are and what you think about life.
A SIMPLE DEFINITION OF MONEY
* Money is any medium of exchange that is widely accepted in payment for goods and services and in settlement of debts. Money also serves as a standard of value
* It is a means of value
* It is a measure of value/ work
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MONEY IS AN UNSPIRITUAL SUBJECT AND SHOULD NOT BE DISCUSSED IN THE CHURCH
This is ridiculous. The Bible is filled with warnings and promises regarding riches and wealth
* Money lovers must be warned 1 Tim. 6:10
* Givers should be encouraged Gal. 6:7
* Money is a major part of out daily living
* The minister is responsible to strike a balance
* Offering time in the church is worship time – Mal 3:10-12; 2 COR 9:7; 1 COR. 16:2
* It is a time to minister to the Lord and to our own future
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MONEY IS EVIL: A MISQUOTE OF 1 TIM. 6:10
* It is the love of money that is evil – idolatry
* God is the owner of wealth and riches Haggi 2:8, Deut. 8:18, James 1:17
* It is the misuse and abuse of money that can be destructive not money. Fire destroys homes still useful, water kills still indispensible to life
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MORE MONEY WOULD CURE YOUR PROBLEM AND GUARANTEE PERSONAL HAPPINESS – ECCL. 5:10-14
* It is having a purpose in life, not possessions that brings true satisfaction
* That purpose can only be realized in Jesus Christ 1 John 5:12
More money, more problems, more trends, more responsibilities
PRAYER POINT
i. Father, give me a healthy understanding about money
ii. I will not be a slave to money in Jesus Name.