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INTRODUCTION
Jesus talked about money more than Heaven and Hell combined. He understood our money reveals our heart, and our heart determines our eternal legacy. Jesus taught that biblical stewardship builds the foundation for generous living.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” —Matthew 6:21
Over the next four weeks, we will discover that Investing in Eternity isn’t about what God wants FROM us—it’s about what God wants FOR us. This journey will transform not just our giving, but our entire relationship with money and possessions shifting our focus to what matters most. We will discover that:
September 4/8
Investing Is an Act of Trust
September 11/14
Investing Is an Act of Generosity
September 18/21
Investing Is an Act of Worship
September 25/28
Investing Is an Act of Priorities
Text: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18 (CSB, Old Testament)
Today’s Takeaway: How we spend our money shows what we worship.
Week 3 - Investing Is an Act of Worship
I. WORSHIP
OUR ULTIMATE TRUST
“No servant can serve two masters, since either he will hate one and love the other, or he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” —Luke 16:13
A. Money as a Rival
“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.” —1 Timothy 6:10
B. Money as a Worship
“Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest.” —Proverbs 3:9
II. WORSHIP
HONEST EVALUATION
“Everything exposed by the light is made visible, 14for what makes everything visible is light.” —Ephesians 5:13-14a
A. Examine your spending
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” —Matthew 6:21
B. Consider your anxiety
“But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you.” —Matthew 6:33
III. WORSHIP
PRIORITIES
“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” —Romans 12:2
A. From Consumer to
“For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you didn’t receive? If, in fact, you did receive it, why do you boast as if you hadn’t received it?” —1 Corinthians 4:7
B. From Temporal to
“So we do not focus on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” —2 Corinthians 4:18
IV. WORSHIP
FREEDOM
“Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” —2 Corinthians 3:17
A. Freedom from Money’s
“Keep your life free from the love of money. Be satisfied with what you have, for he himself has said, I will never leave you or abandon you.” —Hebrews 13:5
B. Freedom for Kingdom
“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves don’t break in and steal.” —Matthew 6:20
ACTION STEPS:
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CONCLUSION: What steps do you need to take to make your money a tool for worship instead of an object of worship?
