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Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Luke 12:15 Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Discuss: Do you feel that your parents gave you adequate financial advice? If so, did you heed their counsel? What is important about learning to make wise financial decisions a norm in your house and family?

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Two Commitments for Wise Financial Decision Making (Luke 12:13-15)‏ Conquer wrong attitudes Cultivate contentment in the Lord

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Wrong Attitudes (Luke 12:13-15)‏ “I Gotta Have It Now” (vv )‏ Immediate Gratification Self-Esteem Impression Maker

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Wrong Attitudes (Luke 12:13-15)‏ “My Stuff Is My Life” (v. 15)‏ Stuff Breaks Down, Wears Out People Matter More Than Stuff

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 The Grass Only Appears To Be Greener

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Cultivate Contentment (1 Tim. 6:6-10)‏

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Cultivate Contentment (1 Tim. 6:6-10)‏ Godliness: Likeness of God (2 Cor 3:18; 2 Cor 5:17)‏ Contentment: Produced by godliness Not based on selfish ambition

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Cultivate Contentment (1 Tim 6:6-10)‏ Deal w coveting (v. 9)‏ Results of coveting: Misplaced love (v. 10a) Unnecessary grief (v. 10b)‏ Return to First Love (Rev. 2:4-5,7)‏

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Cultivate Contentment (1 Tim 6:6-10)‏ Thank God for What You Have (1 Thess. 5:18)‏ Take Care of What You Have (Prov. 27:23)‏

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Cultivate Contentment (1 Tim 6:6-10)‏ Consider How Much God Has Given You (Ac. 17:25b)‏ Confess Your Coveting Immediately (1 Jn 1:9)‏

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Cultivate Contentment (1 Tim 6:6-10)‏ Be Aware of Signs of Coveting Prov 23:4: excessive work Prov 20:25: excessive debt Say “No” to Impulse Buying

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Cultivate Contentment (1 Tim 6:6-10)‏ Be Accountable... Budget (Prov 27:23; Mat 16:24-25) Battle Back Greed w Generosity (1 Jn 3:17-18)‏

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Assignments: Seek the Lord regarding finances Prepare a budget Seek trusted help if needed Read & Do Love Dare

Fireproof Fire Proofing Your Finances Luke 12:13-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10 References Fireproof teaching series The Love Dare book