1. Money Matters Ecclesiastes 5:10-17

2. 2 The Christian and Money All material things are temporary A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. (Prov. 28:20) Give me neither poverty nor riches– (Prov. 30:7-9) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil… (1 Tim. 6:10) All material things are temporary A faithful man will abound with blessings, but he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. (Prov. 28:20) Give me neither poverty nor riches– (Prov. 30:7-9) For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil… (1 Tim. 6:10)

3. You are a Steward of All You Possess (Luke 16:1-13) Steward (oikonomos): the manager of a household or estate (oikos, a house, and nemo, to arrange) How you view money determines how you use it Be faithful with what is placed in your hand, 16:1-2, 8-12 Remember who is your Master, 16:13 Steward (oikonomos): the manager of a household or estate (oikos, a house, and nemo, to arrange) How you view money determines how you use it Be faithful with what is placed in your hand, 16:1-2, 8-12 Remember who is your Master, 16:13

4. 4 Money Principles for Life You are not defined by your possessions (how much you own), Luke 12:13-21 The purpose of your life will never be satisfied by money, Eccl. 2:3-11 So, enjoy lifes blessings that come from your labor, but do so responsibly and honorably, Eccl. 5:18-20 (12:13-14) You are not defined by your possessions (how much you own), Luke 12:13-21 The purpose of your life will never be satisfied by money, Eccl. 2:3-11 So, enjoy lifes blessings that come from your labor, but do so responsibly and honorably, Eccl. 5:18-20 (12:13-14)

5. 5 Money Principles for Life Be honest with yourself about money, Luke 16:1 (Prov. 21:6) Live within your means and be content, 1 Tim. 6:6-10 (Phil. 4:11-13) Take inventory of your finances, make tough decisions and act in faith Luke 16:3-7 Be honest with yourself about money, Luke 16:1 (Prov. 21:6) Live within your means and be content, 1 Tim. 6:6-10 (Phil. 4:11-13) Take inventory of your finances, make tough decisions and act in faith Luke 16:3-7

6. 6 Money Principles for Life Be honest with yourself about money, Luke 16:1 (Prov. 21:6) You will answer to God for how you use your money, 16:2, 11 Dont be greedy, 1 Timothy 6:10 Dont be covetous, Hebrews 13:5 Dont be envious, 1 Peter 2:1 Be honest with yourself about money, Luke 16:1 (Prov. 21:6) You will answer to God for how you use your money, 16:2, 11 Dont be greedy, 1 Timothy 6:10 Dont be covetous, Hebrews 13:5 Dont be envious, 1 Peter 2:1

7. 7 Money Principles for Life Give to God first Honor God with your possessions Proverbs 3:9-10 Give as you have been prospered 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Give bountifully and cheerfully 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Give to God first Honor God with your possessions Proverbs 3:9-10 Give as you have been prospered 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Give bountifully and cheerfully 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

8. 8 Money Principles for Life Pay your taxes Ordained by God, Romans 13:7 Shall we pay, or shall we not pay? Mark 12:13-17 Do not be a stumbling block Matthew 17:24-27 Pay your taxes Ordained by God, Romans 13:7 Shall we pay, or shall we not pay? Mark 12:13-17 Do not be a stumbling block Matthew 17:24-27

9. Money Principles for Life Pay your debts Owe no man anything Romans 13:8 Warning against a moral failure of duty than puts you under obligation to another Failure to pay debt harms your neighbor Romans 13:10 A responsibility of love toward your neighbor that fulfills law (Matt. 22:39) Pay your debts Owe no man anything Romans 13:8 Warning against a moral failure of duty than puts you under obligation to another Failure to pay debt harms your neighbor Romans 13:10 A responsibility of love toward your neighbor that fulfills law (Matt. 22:39)

10. 10 Money Principles for Life Dont obligate yourself for more than you can afford, Prov. 22:26-27 Beware of promising money (Prov. 6:1-5) Being surety for a stranger invites trouble, Proverbs 11:15 Being surety for a friend is not wise, Proverbs 17:18 Dont obligate yourself for more than you can afford, Prov. 22:26-27 Beware of promising money (Prov. 6:1-5) Being surety for a stranger invites trouble, Proverbs 11:15 Being surety for a friend is not wise, Proverbs 17:18

11. 11 Money Principles for Life Be generous to others Prov. 11:24-28; 19:17; 22:9 (14:31) Greater blessing in giving, Acts 20:35 Family, brethren, needy (1 Tim. 5:8; Gal. 6:10) Be generous to others Prov. 11:24-28; 19:17; 22:9 (14:31) Greater blessing in giving, Acts 20:35 Family, brethren, needy (1 Tim. 5:8; Gal. 6:10)

12. 12 Things Better than Money A good name, Prov. 22:1 Righteousness, Prov. 16:8; 28:6 Fear of the Lord, Prov. 15:16-17; 22:4 A good name, Prov. 22:1 Righteousness, Prov. 16:8; 28:6 Fear of the Lord, Prov. 15:16-17; 22:4

13. 13 Your heart Your treasure Matthew 6:19-21 Lay up treasure in heaven: Total devotion to God, 6:22-24 (Matt. 22:37) Keep right values and do not be distracted by material things, 6:25-32 Priorities (first things first), 6:33 View tomorrow properly, 6:34 (Jas. 4:13-15) Lay up treasure in heaven: Total devotion to God, 6:22-24 (Matt. 22:37) Keep right values and do not be distracted by material things, 6:25-32 Priorities (first things first), 6:33 View tomorrow properly, 6:34 (Jas. 4:13-15)

14. 14 The Christian and Money Riches cannot save your soul, Proverbs 11:3-6 Righteousness delivers, but the wicked fall, 11:3-5 Unfaithful are captured by lust, 11:6 Use your money to lay up treasure in heaven, 1 Tim. 6:17-19 Riches cannot save your soul, Proverbs 11:3-6 Righteousness delivers, but the wicked fall, 11:3-5 Unfaithful are captured by lust, 11:6 Use your money to lay up treasure in heaven, 1 Tim. 6:17-19

15. 15 The Christian and Money The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it. (Proverbs 10:22)