Summary: If you are obsessed with money, you will struggle spiritually. Mark 12:41-44 NIV 41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny. 43 Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others. 44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything- all she had to live on." - Christ was against misplaced priorities! - If you are ignorant about money, you will struggle financially. Deuteronomy 8:18 NIV But remember the Lord your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth... 1 Timothy 6:17-18 NIV 17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth... 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. Matthew 25:14-15, 19 NIV 14 Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey. 19 After a long time, the master of those servants returned and settled accounts with them. Proverbs 14:23 NIV All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty. Proverbs 8:1, 17-21 NIV 1 Does not wisdom cry out? Does not understanding raise her voice? 17 I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. 18 With me are riches and honor, enduring wealth and prosperity. 19 My fruit is better than fine gold; What I yield surpasses choice silver. 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, along the paths of justice, 21 bestowing wealth on those who love me and making their treasuries full. Galatians 6:6 NIV Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor. - Develop a sixth-day project with the wisdom God gives to you. Exodus 20:9 NIV Six days you shall labor and do all your work... - Extra streams of income are in your spiritual DNA!
