Introduction:

I. The “

” of Money

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” 1 Timothy 6:10

II.

that loving money creates (Eccl. 5:8-17; 6:1-12)

a.

compromise (5:8-9)

b. An

appetite (5:10; 6:7)

c. Greater

(5:11)

d.

(5:12)

e. A

life (5:13-17)

f.

(6:1-6)

g.

questions (6:8-12)

III. Living life

loving money (Eccl. 5:18-20; Mt. 6:24; Lk. 12:15-21; Mk. 10:23; Jn. 6:27; 10:10)

“Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment…” 1 Tim. 6:6

“Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have,
for he has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.’” Heb. 13:5

    How do we live free from the love of money? 

a. Live with consistent

(1 Thess. 5:18; Ps. 136:1; Phil. 4:6)

b. Live with joyful

(2 Cor. 9:6-8, 11; 1Tim. 6:18; Ps. 37:21)

Closing Thoughts: