Preacher: Bob Bryant | Series: Balanced

Matthew 6:21 Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

24 “No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

31 “Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Psalm 19:8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes; 11 Moreover by them Your servant is warned, and in keeping them there is great reward.

John 4:8 His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food.

Psalm 37:21 Do not withhold repayment of your debts.

Romans 13:1 The governing authorities…. are appointed by God.  6 Because of this you pay taxes, for they are God’s ministers.

Proverbs 21:20 There is desirable treasure in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it.

Acts 20:35 “Remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

Hebrews 3:13 Encourage one another day after day.

Proverbs 27:17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.

QUESTIONS FOR LIFE

Please read these words of Jesus in Matthew 6:31. Do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’  or ‘What shall we wear?’

Which of the following words describe what you have experienced in relation to money? Worry. Anger. Argue. Divorce. Guilt. Please explain.

Please read Matthew 6:32-33.  For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Based on these words, what do you think God wants for you as opposed to what most people think He wants from you?

Please read Matthew 6:21.  Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Based on these words do you agree that a good measurement of our relationship with God is found in our checkbook and financial statements? Explain your answer.

Please read Matthew 6:24.“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”

Can you relate personally to these words of Jesus?

Do you agree that it is impossible to be a committed follower of Jesus Christ and remain financially irresponsible? Why or why not?

10. What would you like to see happen in your life as a result of this series?