Riches Won’t Make You Happy

Luke 12:13-21

8/21/22
What is it about the phrase “enough is never enough” that we don’t like? Someone once said, “Greed is the bottomless pit which exhausts the person in an endless effort to satisfy the need without ever reaching satisfaction.” In this passage, Jesus speaks directly to this issue and wants us to choose – what will we do?

Request
“Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” v13

Response
“Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” v14

Reminder
“Life is not measured by how much you own.” v15

Action Points:
-Guard against greed.
Admit. Confess. Repent any sin.
Obey God’s guidance in managing your resources.
Be a wise manager and eliminate debt.
Give thanks.
Lay up for yourself treasure in heaven.
Practice generosity.
Give. Tithes. Offerings. Family. Listen for the Spirit’s prompting.
Share your faith.
Share your story.

Do what you are already doing more and more, thinking less about storing possessions and money and more about God being at the very center of your life.