1. Something for nothing
“you disapprove of the fact that they are getting what they want without doing or giving anything in return.”

2. Wealth is not wrong in itself
Genesis 3:19 – Man is condemned to work for his food
Ephesians 4:28 – Working with your hands
2 Thessalonians 3:10 – If you are unwilling to work, you don’t deserve to eat

3. Other ways people look to get something for nothing
Young men happy to move in with a woman, but unwilling to get married
They want companionship & love without lifetime commitment of marriage
Marriage is for companionship – Genesis 2:18
Give up independence for life – Genesis 2:24; Romans 7:2

4. Other ways people look to get something for nothing
Loves at all times, not just when convenient – Proverbs 17:17
Marriage is for a sexual relationship – Proverbs 5:15-19
Having no one else – Proverbs 6:27-32
Means being available to your partner, except in special circumstances- 1 Corinthians 7:2-4

5. Others want religion without committing themselves
They almost become Christians – like Agrippa- Acts 26:24-29
Others become Christians but do not commit themselves
Disciples left all to follow Jesus – Matthew 4:18-22
It is ourselves we offer God- Romans 12:1

6. Others want religion without committing themselves
We must put God first in our lives – Matthew 22:37-40
Cannot just “give it a try” when serving Christ
When we place conditions, qualifications and reservations on our commitment there is no commitment
Matthew 10:38,39

7. Does it cost you this much to be a Christian today?
There is a cost to being a Christian
Cannot long for the old ways – Luke 9:57-62
Israelites tried to have it both ways – 2 Kings 17:33
We cannot serve two masters – Luke 16:13
Cannot be distracted by worldly things- Luke 10:40-42

8. What is the difference, but a commitment to God?
David said he would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of God than to live a life of ease among the wicked- Psalm 84:10-12
Cannot become apathetic
A double-minded man is unstable – James 1:8
Don’t become entangled in world again- Galatians 5:1
Be steadfast & unmovable – 1 Corinthians 15:58

9. What price would you be willing to pay for the salvation of your soul?
For an eternal life in heaven?
We don’t get something for nothing
But the cost is so little compared to the glory we can receive