“More Money, More Problems!”
(Final
Pastor Jim Lowe III
Sunday Morning,
03/10/24 (2nd Sunday Message)
(Final Version)
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{All scriptures are “NIV84” unless stated}
Message Title:
“More Money, More Problems!”
We have been talking about money.
Not JUST money, but the change in mindset that God wants us to do.
God wants to rewire our mindset about money.
Matthew 6:19-21
19
There is a treasure to be focused on.
It’s not the treasure of this world.
Money is great to have…but it should not be our focus.
Money is great to have, but it shouldn’t be our treasure.
Matthew 6:21
21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Where your treasure is…
That’s where your heart is…
Also means where your heart is…
is determined by what you
This leads us to ask the question:
Where Is Our Real Treasure? God Or Our Money?
If we are looking to get our hearts in the right place.
we have to examine ourselves.
what do we value most?
What can we learn from the bible?
First
it considers the topic to be very important.
Why because many of us hold money close to the heart.
So let’s look at what the bible says.
{Concerning Our Finances}
1. Everything Belongs To The Lord
Psalm 24:1
1
The things we work so hard for…
The things we think we own.
It actually belongs to God.
Everything thing in it is his!
Our lives, our homes, our MONEY.
It belongs to the Lord!
{Concerning Our Finances}
2. Our Money Is A Way To Honor The Lord!
Colossians 1:16
16 For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were
Giving BACK to God’s kingdom is a way to honor him!
We read that it was a tradition in the bible to give a portion of your increase to the Lord.
Cain and Abel gave to God from THEIR work.
Things they were able to produce.
They gave it to the Lord as a form of worship to him.
They knew where their help came from.
They returned to God…because HE was the real treasure.
We are to honor God as well.
Proverbs 3:9-10
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of
This is telling us to keep your focus on God!
If You Take Care Of God’s Business, He Will Take Care Of Your Business!
Matthew 6:25
Jesus says don’t worry about your life…food…body…clothes.
He talks about the birds…they are taken care of.
The flowers…they are a testament to God’s beauty.
They are taken care of by God.
God will take care of you…if
{Concerning Our Finances}
3. No Matter How Much You Have, Remember God Is The Source!
This is because God deals with each of us individually concerning finances.
What he does for one…he might not do exactly for someone else.
Parable of the Talents…each got something different.
according to his ability.
But it ALSO teaches something we should think about related to our mindset.
We are blessed regardless.
some are blessed more than others.
some are blessed in other ways.
But in proverbs there is a scripture we have to talk about.
Proverbs 30:8-9
8
These are the sayings of a man named Agur.
He is saying that he only wants enough.
“God give me my daily bread.”
God give me what I need each day.
Don’t let me suffer…
but
Verse 9
9 Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say,
This person is saying that you don’t have to be rich…
But if God meets your needs each day….
it doesn’t matter how much you
It’s not about the money…it’s about the God who can supply it.
Money Is A Thing, But God Is Everything!
God wants to be the one we run after!
Many of us pray for RICHES.
Not just a financial blessing…
we want RICHES
We know God CAN do
and we want him to!
“God, give us more money than we know what to do with!”
as in excess money will solve all of our problems…
Being Rich Comes With Problems Of It’s Own Also!
Matthew 19:23-24
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples,
It is hard for a RICH man to get to heaven.
TOO much
Why Does Being Rich Create New Problems?
The temptation comes that you don’t need God.
YOU can solve your own problems.
God Wants To Be The One We Rely On!
For
constantly remind yourself that God is your source!
NEVER forget God is how you got here.
NEVER forget that the reason you have is bigger than you!
God didn’t just give it for YOU.
He gave it for you to use to help others!
We have to fight the desire of the pursuit of wealth.
When you have it…
you want more.
Ducktales…
Scrooge McDuck had so much money he could swim in it!
he was rich and made SURE you knew it!
he would do whatever he could to get MORE
he would look down on those who didn’t have money.
1 Timothy 6:10
10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
Money will run you away from God if you aren’t careful.
Does This Mean God Doesn’t Want Me To Have Money?
God never said you couldn’t have it.
he’s blessed some with it VERY well.
Money isn’t the problem…
it’s the mindset that comes with it.
It’s the LOVE FOR
When we ask…
Why are we asking?
Just like the talents:
What is our capacity to handle it?
What is our ability to handle it?
This is why Agur said in Proverbs:
“God Don’t Give Me More Than My Capacity Can Take”
This is why Agur wrote in
God just give me what I need.
Not more, not less.
Why would God make it HARDER for you to get into heaven?
Some of us are giving out of habit now.
Only give minimally to the kingdom.
We’d rather spend our money (which belongs to God)
on
This isn’t having a HEART for God.
Those With A Heart For God Show Themselves Faithful In All Things!
Because there is another scripture:
Luke 16:10 (ESV)
10 “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much,
What does being faithful mean?
It means we realize that our money doesn’t belong to us.
It means to keep our eyes on God rather we have a lot or a little.
It means to make sure we don’t take our eyes off God who’s everything…
to focus on money…which is just a THING.
What is something that drives some people away from the faith?
People eager for money.
Luke 16:13
13
You have to choose what you serve.
Don’t treat God as a way to get rich.
Give To God Because You Love Him, Not Because You Want Him To Give You More!
Don’t go to him just because you
Also remember that he may not even reward you with money.
Money Is Just ONE Of The MANY Ways God Can Bless Us!
This is JUST another way to show ourselves faithful to God this year.
We may not have all the money we want…
but we’re healthy.
we’re loved.
we’re still here.
we have honor with others.
God has sustained us.
{In Closing:}
1. The Lord Wants To Be The Thing We Desire Most
2. He Created All Things For His Glory
3. Honoring The Lord With Our Finances Is A Way To
We cannot serve both God and money.
When we have offering…
this is a chance to PROVE God comes first.
you are showing God you are taking care of HIS business.
When you take care of his…
he will take care of yours.
If We Honor God, He
If We Are Stingy With God, He Will Be Stingy With Us!
Don’t Get Distracted From The Real Treasure Chasing The Wrong One!