Riches Robbing Your Reward 1 Tim. 6:17-21

17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. 18 Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life. 20 O Timothy! Guard what was committed to your trust, avoiding the profane and idle babblings and contradictions of what is falsely called knowledge— 21 by professing it some have strayed concerning the faith. Grace be with you. Amen. 1 Tim. 6:17-21

World Poverty

At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day

World Poverty At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day Guideline for defining poverty in the world is $1.25/day

World Poverty At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day Guideline for defining poverty in the world is $1.25/day 25% of humanity live without electricity

World Poverty At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day Guideline for defining poverty in the world is $1.25/day 25% of humanity live without electricity 90% of people in the world do not have cars

World Poverty At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day Guideline for defining poverty in the world is $1.25/day 25% of humanity live without electricity 90% of people in the world do not have cars 17% of people in the world cannot read or sign their name

World Poverty At least 80% of humanity lives on less than $10 a day Guideline for defining poverty in the world is $1.25/day 25% of humanity live without electricity 90% of people in the world do not have cars 17% of people in the world cannot read or sign their name 14% of people are children—families less than $1.25/day

American Poverty

Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US.

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses 76% of poor have air conditioning

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses 76% of poor have air conditioning Average house of poor has 3 bedrooms, garage/porch/patio

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses 76% of poor have air conditioning Average house of poor has 3 bedrooms, garage/porch/patio 97% have color TV and over 65% have two or more

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses 76% of poor have air conditioning Average house of poor has 3 bedrooms, garage/porch/patio 97% have color TV and over 65% have two or more 78% have VCR/DVD player; 62% have cable or satellite TV

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses 76% of poor have air conditioning Average house of poor has 3 bedrooms, garage/porch/patio 97% have color TV and over 65% have two or more 78% have VCR/DVD player; 62% have cable or satellite TV Almost 75% have own car; 30% have two or more

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses 76% of poor have air conditioning Average house of poor has 3 bedrooms, garage/porch/patio 97% have color TV and over 65% have two or more 78% have VCR/DVD player; 62% have cable or satellite TV Almost 75% have own car; 30% have two or more 73% have microwaves; over 50% stereo; 33% a dishwasher

American Poverty Different “poverty line” used to describe poverty in US. 46% of poor live in their own houses 76% of poor have air conditioning Average house of poor has 3 bedrooms, garage/porch/patio 97% have color TV and over 65% have two or more 78% have VCR/DVD player; 62% have cable or satellite TV Almost 75% have own car; 30% have two or more 73% have microwaves; over 50% stereo; 33% a dishwasher The Bible Teaching About Riches Apply to Every American!

Bible Teaching About Riches 7 Two things I request of You (Deprive me not before I die): 8 Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches— Feed me with the food allotted to me;; 9 Lest I be full and deny You, And say, "Who is the LORD?" Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. Prov. 30:7-9

Bible Teaching About Riches 1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, Consider carefully what is before you; 2 And put a knife to your throat If you are a man given to appetite. 3 Do not desire his delicacies, For they are deceptive food. 4 Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understanding, cease! 5 Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven. Prov. 23:1-5

Bible Teaching About Riches 15 And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.“ Luke 12:15

Bible Teaching About Riches 22 Now he who received seed among the thorns is he who hears the word, and the cares of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choke the word, and he becomes unfruitful. Matt. 13:22

Bible Teaching About Riches 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" 18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the commandments: ‘Do not commit adultery, do not murder; do not steal, do not bear false witness, do no defraud, honor your father and your mother.'" 20 And he answered and said to Him, "Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.”

Bible Teaching About Riches 21 Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me." 22 But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions. Mark 10:17-22

Bible Teaching About Riches 23 Then Jesus looked around and said to His disciples, "How hard it is for those who have riches to enter the kingdom of God!" 24 And the disciples were astonished at His words. But Jesus answered again and said to them, "Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to enter the kingdom of God! 25 It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." Mark 10:23-25

Bible Teaching About Riches 6 Now godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. 11 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. 1 Tim. 6:6-11

Bible Teaching About Riches 1 My brethren, do not hold the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with partiality. 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes, 3 and you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, "You sit here in a good place," and say to the poor man, "You stand there," or, "Sit here at my footstool," 4 have you not shown partiality among yourselves, and become judges with evil thoughts? 5 Listen, my beloved brethren: Has God not chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him? James 2:1-5

The Path to True Riches

BelieveRom. 10:10

The Path to True Riches BelieveRom. 10:10 RepentActs 11:18

The Path to True Riches BelieveRom. 10:10 RepentActs 11:18 Confess FaithRom. 10:10

The Path to True Riches BelieveRom. 10:10 RepentActs 11:18 Confess FaithRom. 10:10 Be Baptized into HimGal. 3:27

The Path to True Riches BelieveRom. 10:10 RepentActs 11:18 Confess FaithRom. 10:10 Be Baptized into HimGal. 3:27 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom

The Path to True Riches BelieveRom. 10:10 RepentActs 11:18 Confess FaithRom. 10:10 Be Baptized into HimGal. 3:27 Added to His church, His body, His kingdom Be FaithfulRev. 2:10