CORE MESSAGE

Bills and Debts should be paid promptly. (Proverbs 3:27-28)

Bribes are prohibited. (Exodus 23:8).

Children are to be trained. (Proverbs 22:6)

Contentment is learned and often deals with money & possessions. (Philippians 4:11-13)

Control of people is one of God’s roles. (Proverbs 21:1).

Cosigning is dangerous and should be avoided. (Proverbs 17:18)

Cosigning should be escaped if possible. (Proverbs 6:1-5)

Counsel produces wise decisions. (Proverbs 12:15)

Counsel sources should have our spouse as a priority. (Genesis 2:24)

Counsel sources should include our parents. (Proverbs 6:20-22)

Counsel sources to avoid are mediums, fortune tellers and spiritualists. (Leviticus 19:31)

Coveting is sin. (Exodus 20:17)

Debt is slavery and we are encouraged to avoid it. (Proverbs 22:7)

Difficulties are ultimately for the good of godly people. (Romans 8:28)

Eternal perspective reveals that your soul is more important than worldly gain. (Mark 8:36)

Giving should be done out of love. (1 Corinthians 13:3)

Giving should be joyful. (2 Corinthians 9:7)

Giving is intended to be a blessing to the giver. (Acts 20:35)

Giving to meet the needs of the poor is very important to God. (Matthew 25:35-45)

Greed is idolatry. (Colossians 3:5)

God’s Part—God owns, controls and provides everything. (1 Chronicles 29:11-12).

God’s Ways are different from our ways. (Isaiah 55:8-9).

Honesty is required. (Leviticus 19:11)

Honesty is required in a leader (Exodus 18:21).

Inheritance should be provided. (Proverbs 13:22)

Inheritance should not be disbursed too quickly. (Galatians 4:1-2)

Invest by steady plodding. (Proverbs 21:5)

Invest by diversifying. (Ecclesiastes 11:2)

Invest only when generously giving. (Luke 12:16-21)

Judgment is when we give an account for our actions. (Romans 14:10-14)

How we handle money impacts the quality of our fellowship with Christ. (Luke 16:11)

Litigation between followers of Christ is discouraged. (1 Corinthians 6:1-7)

Lordship we are to obey Christ in every area of life. (Galatians 5:16)

Marriage—husband and wife are to be one in every area (Genesis 2:24)

Money is a primary competitor for Lordship. (Matthew 6:24)

Other’s possessions should be faithfully cared for. (Luke 16:1-2.)

Our Part—we are to faithfully manage what the Lord entrusts to us. (1 Corinthians 4:2)

Ownership—everything is owned by the Lord. (Psalm 24:1)

Partnerships discouraged with those who do not know Christ. (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)

Prosperity is spiritually dangerous (Deuteronomy 31:20)

Rest from work one day out of seven. (Exodus 34:21)

Retirement to a life of leisure is not biblical (Luke 12:16-21).

Rewards in eternity will be given for serving Christ. (2 Timothy 4:7-8)

Rich people should be humble and generous (1 Timothy 6:17-19)

Partiality is sin and we are warned to avoid it (James 2:1-9).

Providing for our family is a requirement. (1 Timothy 5:8).

Salvation only comes through Jesus Christ. (John 14:6)

Saving is wise and encouraged. (Proverbs 21:20).

Taxes—we are to pay taxes. (Romans 1-7)

Wicked people sometimes prosper, but do not fret because life is short. (Psalm 73:1-19)

Wills should be executed by everyone (2 Kings 20:1).

Work hard and for the Lord rather than people. (Colossians 3:23-24)

Work hard but get proper rest. (Exodus 23:12)