" ARE YOU LIVING FOR MONEY "

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Today we are going to be talking about Man's affair with money. I'm predisposed into thinking that our integrity recurrently meets its match in money matters. We are called to be honest even in small details we could easily rationalize away. Please recognize that Heaven's riches are far more valuable than earthly wealth. I'm also reminded of the lottery a few days back, the 500 Million Dollar Power ball Jackpot. I believe that people were not in their right mind(s) and it saddens me that they put their trust in money and not in God.

Listen folks if we're not trustworthy with our money here (no matter how much or little we have), we'll be unqualified to handle the immense riches of God's Kingdom. Don't let your integrity slip in small matters, and it will not fail you in crucial decisions either. God's people should not live for money, because money will be worthless in eternity. And they should keep on guard constantly against greed, a sin that is always ready to take over their lives. " Every thing has a price " seems to be true in our world of bribes, wealth, and materialism.

Please pay attention, the only way to receive God's power is to turn from sin, ask God for forgiveness, and be filled with the Spirit of God. So folks no matter how much money you have, you can't buy the Holy Spirit's power. No amount of money can buy your SALVATION, forgiveness of sin, or God's power. Now these are only acquired by repentance and belief in Christ as Savior. You can tell much about a person's character by the way he or she handles money. The wicked person steals under the guise of borrowing. The righteous person gives generously to the needy. The wicked person, therefore, focuses on himself, while the righteous person looks to the welfare of others.

LAST POINT: To some money can represent pride, accomplishment and self-effort. Ironically, our attitudes just might prevent us from keeping the first commandment, to let nothing be more important than God. What barriers are keeping you from turning your life over to Christ? " THE STINGY ARE EAGER TO GET RICH AND ARE UNAWARE THAT POVERTY AWAITS THEM " (PROV 28:22 NIV).

 Until Next Time...
 Jim,