|
|
Costume Versettes
Copyright 2010 by S. Walton. All rights reserved. See copyright statement under About This Site.
Unless otherwise stated, all Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Used pending permission. NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® and NIV® are registered trademarks of Biblica, Inc. Use of either trademark for the offering of goods or services requires the prior written consent of Biblica US, Inc.
Unless otherwise stated, all Scripture taken from the Holy Bible, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Used pending permission. NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION® and NIV® are registered trademarks of Biblica, Inc. Use of either trademark for the offering of goods or services requires the prior written consent of Biblica US, Inc.
___There is a popular saying that "money doesn’t grow on trees." In other words, you
can’t just go outside and pluck money "fruit" off of a tree--you usually have to work for it.
The image of money on a tree is useful to remind us of something else often connected with
money: greed.
___It is honorable to earn your keep (2 Thes 3:12) and provide for your family (1 Tim 5:8). However, one can get carried away and work too hard. Some people get overly focused on making money, spending money, collecting way more belongings than they need or "keeping up with the Joneses" (Luke 12:15, Eccl 3:4). When that happens, they don’t let themselves have time for God, their family, rest, recreation and so on. Some people even become so focused on getting money that they will do anything they can to get it, even if it is cruel, dishonest, illegal or immoral (Prov 15:27). Not good!
___Have a proper attitude toward money (1 Tim 6:11). Work hard and spend your money wisely, but don’t fall in love with it. To do so can lead you into all kinds of greed and evil. Don’t divide your loyalties and "serve two masters." Keep your priorities in balance and make the Lord your first priority!
Luke 8:14 "The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature."
Mat 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
Prov 11:28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Additional Reference Verses
2 Thes 3:12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.
1 Tim 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Luke 12:15 . . . "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
Eccl 3:4 And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
Prov 15:27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family . . .
1 Tim 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
___It is honorable to earn your keep (2 Thes 3:12) and provide for your family (1 Tim 5:8). However, one can get carried away and work too hard. Some people get overly focused on making money, spending money, collecting way more belongings than they need or "keeping up with the Joneses" (Luke 12:15, Eccl 3:4). When that happens, they don’t let themselves have time for God, their family, rest, recreation and so on. Some people even become so focused on getting money that they will do anything they can to get it, even if it is cruel, dishonest, illegal or immoral (Prov 15:27). Not good!
___Have a proper attitude toward money (1 Tim 6:11). Work hard and spend your money wisely, but don’t fall in love with it. To do so can lead you into all kinds of greed and evil. Don’t divide your loyalties and "serve two masters." Keep your priorities in balance and make the Lord your first priority!
Luke 8:14 "The seed that fell among thorns stands for those who hear, but as they go on their way they are choked by life's worries, riches and pleasures, and they do not mature."
Mat 6:24 "No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."
Prov 11:28 Whoever trusts in his riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
Additional Reference Verses
2 Thes 3:12 Such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to settle down and earn the bread they eat.
1 Tim 5:8 If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
Luke 12:15 . . . "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
Eccl 3:4 And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
Prov 15:27 A greedy man brings trouble to his family . . .
1 Tim 6:11 But you, man of God, flee from all this, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance and gentleness.
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.
1 Tim 6:10
1 Tim 6:10