See right, invest right <Mt 6:19-24>
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- See right: right spiritual perspective (v22-23)
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- Human problems -Gen 3 - Satan's disbelief, sin, separation from God
- How to restore right perspective
- God's word (truth)- unchanging irresistible promise <head>
- HS conviction (when we face conflicting instruction from world vs word --> HS guards you from falling into the wrong perspective, restores you the faith again as you read <heart>
- Discover how God works practically <seek, test and confirm --> then submit --> than you see more of God --> strength>
- Invest correctly in real treasures
- Mistaken views on $
- $ earned by me -> used by me (but God is the ultimate source of finance)
- $ is security and happiness, instead of God. Thus acquiring and accumulating wealth -> becoming stingy or over-thrifty (if God is on your side, He will surely provide whatever you need)
- Right r/s with $
- Man = master over $
- Actually God is most concerned about man's spirit. But material gains distract and steal our hearts away from God. So Christ teaches a lot about money. God wants us to be above $
- Financial principles
- Tithes (acknowledge everything comes from Him)
- Contended - we need to battle to achieve this, because the temptation to want more is so strong
- Godliness with contentment is great gain.
- It's not the wealthiest person that is happiest, but the most contended person
- Pr 30:8
- Spiritual strength (angels, HS work as you pray)> secured than financial strength
- Use God's $ wisely - edify those he loves, and builds kingdom (a good steward of God's $)
- Use temporal $ in exchange for eternal benefits and rewards
- Don't store up treasures on earth --> be generous for the right cause
- Fear God - I am just a steward
- In the end, it's is the heart that matters most - the heart of disciple
- The sermon on thr mount is to point us to our hearts - anything that distracts you from entering true discipleship - God wants to expose and breaks you (one hearted, single eye)
- When you heart is right with god, $ is a distraction that hinders you from coming to God, doing the will of god
- Where your treasure is, your heart is -- that's why is so important to guard your heart