A Choice is Required

Right on the Money, 1 “A Choice is required”
Oct 23, 2016
Speaker - Jim Ladd

The Big Idea: You cannot serve two masters.

Luke 16:1-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10; 17-19

Your Two Options:
1. Mammon, Inc. - Where you work for money
Corporate Structure:
MONEY
YOU
JESUS
Corporate Value: GREED
Corporate Mission: ACCUMULATE
Mission Statement: He who DIES with the most TOYS wins

2. The Jesus Company - Where money works for you
Corporate Structure:
JESUS
YOU
OTHERS
Corporate Value: GENEROSITY
Corporate Mission: DISTRIBUTE
Mission Statement: He who DIES with the most joy GIVES

Which Company do I work for?
_______% was given back to the Lord
_______% was saved for emergencies, margin, and retirement
_______% was spent on me and my family
_______% was used making someone else’s world a better place


Matthew 6:19-24
Values dictate STRATEGY
Generosity is not what you DO, it’s WHO YOU ARE
A CHOICE is required, so prepare to MAKE ONE
Money does not CHANGE US. It simply provides a more visible way to express WHO WE ARE.


COMMUNITY GROUP DISCUSSION

• Ask the group to debrief for those who missed the sermon on Sunday.
• What stood out? Do you have any questions?
• Were there any special moments of clarity where God spoke to you clearly?
• Why is this important and worth discussion?

What do these verses say about the significance of how we use our money?

Do you find yourself falling into the trap of thinking that you would be generous and a better steward if you had more?

Jim’s last two points where a choice is required so prepare to make one; and Money does not change us it simply provides a more visible way to express who you are. In light of these two points is God calling you to any practical application? What positive steps can you take? Is there any active repentance necessary?