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The Christians’ View of Money

The times we live are some of the most prosperous in human history. There are very few truly poor people in America today, compared to the rest of the world. We have more material possessions than any generation that has ever walked the earth. How are Christians to view their money and possessions? How are we to keep our priorities straight? How are we to control what we have in a society that does not? God's word is always relevant, and our text addresses these important questions very directly.

1 Timothy 6:6-10,

Jesus was the Master Storyteller.  On one occasion while a multitude of thousands was gathered, a man in the crowd told Jesus to tell his brother to divide the inheritance with him.  Note Christ’s reply in Luke 12:14-21.

There was nothing wrong with the possession of wealth.  It was the wrong use of it that Jesus condemned.  Wealth and possessions can lead one away from God and into ruin.  See Proverbs 15:27 “He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live.” and James 5:1-6. “5 You have lived on the earth in pleasure and luxury; you have fattened your hearts as in a day of slaughter.” NKJV