The Purpose of Money

Right on the Money - “The Purpose of Money” (Week 2)
October 30, 2016

The Big Idea: Understanding the purpose of money brings clarity on how to use it well.

Three Money Myths:
1. Pastors TALK TOO MUCH about it
2. 10% belongs to God
3. Financial blessing is a sign of God’s LOVE

Money is a TOOL

When God gives you more of it, He is not saying He loves you more. He is saying He wants to USE YOU more.

Luke 12:41-48

Generosity is a TRIGGER
Proverbs 11:25; Luke 16:1-13

The Purpose of Money:
WORSHIP: God is HONORED
PROVISION: I am BLESSED
MISSION: People are TRANSFORMED

When Money Is Used Well:
1. The Master is PLEASED
2. The worker becomes a TRUSTED PARTNER
3. We behave wisely because we know we will GIVE AN ACCOUNT
4. The worker will be given his own REWARD
5. We not only get to HEAVEN, but our TREASURE awaits us there
Matthew 6:19-20
6. Our Master will not only call us home, He will call us IN.
Matthew 25:21

Community Group Discussion Questions

• Jim made a statement when referencing Psalm 24:1 that you can give 10% and still be disobedient. What do you think he meant by that?

The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it,
the world, and all who live in it; Psalm 24:1

• What is the hardest part for you when it comes to trusting God with your money?

ABC’s of Money

• What do you personally need to ADMIT to God about money?

• What do you personally need to BELIEVE about God and money?

• What do you personally need to CHOOSE today when it comes to God and money?