Staying Holy in a
Sin-filled World
The Love of Money
Negative Side of Riches
Some negative statements
He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like
foliage. Prov 11:28
There is one who makes himself rich,
yet has nothing; And one who makes
himself poor, yet has great riches.
Prov 13:7
Negative Side of Riches
Some negative statements
Do not overwork to be rich; Because
of your own understanding, cease!
Will you set your eyes on that which
is not? For riches certainly make
themselves wings; They fly away like
an eagle toward heaven. Prov 23:4-5
Negative Side of Riches
Some negative statements
Do not lay up for yourselves
treasures on earth, where moth and
rust destroy and where thieves break
in and steal; Matt 6:19
Negative Side of Riches
Some negative statements
Now he who received seed among
the thorns is he who hears the word,
and the cares of this world and the
deceitfulness of riches choke the
word, and he becomes unfruitful.
Matt 13:22
To Desire Riches is to Desire
Problems
It is not a sin to have money.
Solomon's – Eccl 5:18-20
Paul explains the necessity of
money.
Eph 4:28
1 Tim 5:8
2 Thess 3:10
To Desire Riches is to Desire
Problems
Paul explains where the danger is
found. 1 Tim 6:9-10
A desire to be rich . . .
fall into temptation and a snare.
“many foolish and harmful lusts.”
Many have “strayed from the faith in
their greediness, and pierced
themselves through with many
sorrows.” 1 Tim 6:10, NKJV
To Desire Riches is to Desire
Problems
Consider the rich man.
Matt 19:16-26
The Key is Contentment and a
Love for God
“Now godliness with contentment
is great gain . . .” 1 Tim 6:6-8
“But you, O man of God, flee these
things and pursue righteousness . .
.” 1 Tim 6:11-12
“. . . for one's life does not consist
in the abundance of the things he
possesses . . .” Luke 12:15
What are You Doing with Your
Money?
You are to earn money so that you
can provide for your own family.
Eph 4:28; 1 Tim 5:8
You are to use your money to help
others. Eph 4:28; 1 John 3:17
Conclusion
While it is useful and very helpful,
money must never become the
object of our desire.
Our treasures should always be
laid up in Heaven.
Our decision to love God more than
money will be seen in the way that
we live our lives.