BEING RICH—2 DECEITFULNESS OF RICHES•THE WORLD WANTS YOU TO SERVE MONEY. You cannot serve both God and money. Matthew 6:24MONEY PROMISES WHAT ONLY GOD CAN PROVIDE:1)HAPPINESS2)SECURITYCommand those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 1 Timothy 6:17-18•GOD HAS BLESSED ME WITH MORE THAN I NEED. I’M RICH. I WILL NOT TRUST IN RICHES, BUT IN HIM WHO RICHLY PROVIDES.PEOPLE WHO LOVE AND TRUST MONEY1)NEVER HAVE EnoughEcclesiastes 5:10The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. Proverbs 18:11 NLT2)FIND IT INCREASINGLY DIFFICULT TO GIVE BIG.2 Corinthians 8:2-33)HAVE MONEY IN THE BANK BUT NO PEACE IN THEIR HEARTS. Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil. Proverbs 15:16TALK IT OVER•Are you truly satisfied with your salary and possessions? Why or why not?•How does the fear of not having enough affect your ability or willingness to give?•What in your life needs to change in order to trust in God who richly provides instead of trusting in riches?
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