BIG PICTURE: We’re sick! It’s a sickness of the soul. We feel the constant pull for more stuff and are fooled by the “have it now and pay later” mentality. It leaves a hole in our heart. The antidote? A change of heart. As followers of Jesus our goal is to live simply, manage faithfully, and respond generously.
TEXT: Matthew 6:33, 16:26; 1 Timothy 6:10; Ecclesiastes 5:10; Proverbs 22:7
KEY VERSE: “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33
SOUL SICKNESS
“You can do whatever you want with me, but please make me famous.” —Matthew Perry’s self-admitted first ever prayer
What good will it be for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul? Or what can anyone give in exchange for their soul? —Matthew 16:26
The lover of money will not be satisfied with money; nor the lover of wealth, with gain. This also is vanity. —Ecclesiastes 5:10
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. —1 Timothy 6:10
Money is
Affluenza – obsessive quest for
Credit-itis – sacrificing tomorrow’s
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. —Proverbs 22:7
“Money is a terrible master but an excellent servant.” —PT Barnum
THE ANTIDOTE
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” —Matthew 6:33
It begins with a change of
A disciple’s goals: simplicity,
Get practical – how’s your
NEXT STEPS: Do a soul-assessment. What most often captures your thoughts and emotions? Get practical – take time to examine your financial situation.