Sermons on Money
Selfishness Brings Judgment (Amos 4:1-3)
Well fed cows Amos calls the women of Israel “Cows of Bashan.” Bashan was a place known for its fine beef; all the cattle there were well fed. Amos is not making fat jokes; instead Amos is pointing out the luxurious lifestyle they lived at the expense of the poor. These well fed women were surrounded by starving masses of poor people. The issue with their gluttony was that they only cared about themselves. Like the Rich Man they ate…
Common Problems: Money (Matthew 6:24-33)
The problem is not money Financial problems is the number one stated reason for divorce in the United States. However, this simply is not the truth. Financial stress brings out the true character of people, thus leading to marital problems. The money was never the issue; it was simply the catalyst that brought out the real underlying issue. The problem is priorities Financial issues are always issues of priorities. The problem is not that your spouse is spending money on…
Economics – Poverty (Part 4)
What is the church’s obligation to the poor? For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.Romans…
Economics – Poverty (Part 3)
What does the Bible say about alleviating the poverty of family members? Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.Genesis 2:24 In Scripture the man was responsible for his wife and children. The man was responsible for taking care of all those who bore his name. This is where we get the idea of the man’s last name being passed on to the wife and children.…
Economics – Poverty (Part 2)
How do we handle cases where the person’s poverty is not because of their own poor decisions or character? Thou shalt neither vex a stranger, nor oppress him: for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt. Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. If thou afflict them in any wise, and they cry at all unto me, I will surely hear their cry; And my wrath shall wax hot, and I will kill you with the sword;…
Economics – Poverty
What is a biblical approach to relieving poverty? And the LORD God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it. And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat:Genesis 2:15-16 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that…
Economics – Government Involvement
What responsibility does God give the government in economics? Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation. For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good,…
Economics – Debt
What does the Bible have to say about debt? Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.Romans 13:8 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.Proverbs 22:7 The exhortation of Scripture is to be entirely debt free owing no man anything but love. To owe someone money is financial slavery. It is very ironic that the “free people” of the United States are…
Economics – Saving
If we are to be a generous people, is there any place for saving money? And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do. The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one. And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind…
Economics – Tithing (Part 4)
I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.Acts 20:35 The greatest conclusion that we can come to in discussing tithing is the admonition of Jesus, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” We must be a generous people who find our joy in giving not getting. But what do…
Economics – Tithing (Part 3)
Our main focus has been on the heart behind tithing, a heart that loves God and loves neighbor. However, the question that arises is, “Do Christians have to give 10%?” And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into…
Economics – Tithing (Part 2)
And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God. And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth: And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.Genesis 14:18-20 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit…
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