Money

The Evangelical Herald

Bible Study No. 07-04

IS IT WRONG TO HAVE MONEY?

Focus: To show the truth that "money is the root of all evil" applies to all Christians and to help us have victory over this temptation.

I. The Money Problem (Eccl 5:10-6:2)

A. Money defined - A Method to Exchange Services or Things

B. What Money Represents (Start Whiteboard Illustration)

1. Time

2. Talents

3. Toil (Work)

C. All Human Economic Classes Have This Problem (Relative) (1Tim 6:10)

D. Our Love of Money is Shown in Our Attitudes of Obtaining:

1. Possessions (Comfort)

2. Power (Authority)

3. Pleasure (Fun)

4. Prestige (Glory)

5. Peace (Security)

6. Position (Influence)

II. The Proper Use Of Money

A. Begins with a Correct Perspective of Life

1. God is the Owner of our Time, Talents, & Work

2. God Provides for Our Needs

3. God Uses Money as Instrument for the Welfare of His Children

B. God Uses Kingdom Principles for the Administration of Money

1. Freedom of False Concepts & Desires

2. Benefit the Body of Christ (Community)

3. Service to Others

III. Good Administrators Inside the Church

A. Do Not Trust that Money will do the Work of God (Acts 8:18- 20)

B. Use Money to Fulfill the Purpose of the Church's Existence

1. Utilize Time and Talents to do the Work of God

2. Trust in God's Power to Use Us in His Kingdom

3. Be Economical - Use the Sacred Money Wisely