Money Madness
“Seeking the Kingdom in a Sinking Culture”
M – The Master Issue – Whose money is it?
- The Implications of STEWARDSHIP
“Stewardship is the use of God-given resources for the accomplishment of God-given ________.” God owns it all! (Ps. 24:1; Mt. 25:14)
#1 God has the __________ to whatever He wants whenever He wants it.
- An Owner has rights
- A Steward has _______________ I possess much but _______ nothing.
#2 Every spending decision is a ___________ decision. I have much freedom, but I am ______________.
#3 I can’t _______ stewardship. I can run, but I can’t _______. i.e. my checkbook
“When I have any money I get rid of it as quickly as possible, lest it find a way into my heart.” John Wesley
II. The Realizations of STEWARDSHIP
- Our Head – Matthew 6:24
You can only have ______ master. cf. 1 Cor. 11:3 The word “master” (kurios) referred to a slave owner who had total ___________ of his slave.
- Our Heart – Matthew 6:21
As always, the heart must be _________ first! ___________ problems are always heart problems.
cf. Ex. 35:10-36:7; 1 Chron. 29:2-6, 9
“Where riches hold the dominion of the heart, God has lost His authority.” John Calvin
Practical Application:
- Amply Supplied – Phil. 4:15-19
- Spiritual Cardiogram – Matt. 6:21
- Control Issue – Matt. 6:33
- 40 Day Journey = “Appointments with God”
11 Money Madness (Ps 24_1, Mt 25_14, Mt 6_21, 24)
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