The Christian and Money

Godly Examples In Scripture Many wealthy in scripture –

Abraham (Gen. 13:2, 24:35), Isaac (Gen. 26:12-14); Job (Job. 1:1-5, 42:14-17); David (1 Chron. 29:28), etc.

It is NOT sinful to be wealthy!

Godly Examples In Scripture Israelites give to finance

building the tabernacle (Exodus 36:2-7), etc.

Giving to help a good cause beyond what is needed!

Godly Examples In Scripture David (1 Chron. 21:24),

He gave from his resources A good understanding of

personal sacrifice

Godly Examples In Scripture Nehemiah (Neh. 5:14-

19), He did not take provisions from the people

Compassion for people who are burdened by taxes and society

Godly Examples In Scripture Joseph of Arimathea (Matt.

27:57-60), He secured the body of Jesus and buried Him in his own tomb

Honor for the godly

Godly Examples In Scripture Barnabas (Acts 4:36-37),

Sold property and gave the money to help the needy

One willing to sacrifice personal gain for the needy

Godly Examples In Scripture Philippians church (Phil.

4:14-17), supported Paul in evangelism

Resources used to further the gospel

Godly Examples In Scripture Churches of Macedonia

(2 Cor. 8:1-5), supported Paul in evangelism

Sacrifices to help needy brethren

Godly Examples In Scripture Cornelius (Acts 10:1-2),

Gentile convert, who gave to the poor

Godly Examples In Scripture Centurion near Capernaum

(Luke 7:1-5), he built a synagogue for the people

He saw a need and helped with it

Godly Examples In Scripture Dorcas (Acts 9:36-39), in

Joppa, Peter raises Dorcas, who helped widows by making tunics & garments

Godly benevolence for the needy

Godly Examples In Scripture Paul helping Onesimus

(Philemon 17-19), Paul willing to pay his expenses.

How far would we go to help someone who is truly deserving?

Godly Examples In Scripture Widow with 2 mites (Luke

21:1-4), Jesus commended her for giving all she had

Do we give sacrificially?

The Godly Use of Money Giving to help with the Lord’s

work 1 Cor. 16:1-2, 2 Cor.

9:6-8 Christians are commanded to

give!

The Godly Use of Money Helping others Gal. 6:10, 2:10, Eph.

4:28 Do we take this command

seriously enough?

The Godly Use of Money Saving Matthew 25:27 Prov. 21:20, 13:11, 22 Christians need to plan and

look responsibly toward the future

The Godly Use of Money Pay Taxes Matt. 22:15-17 Rom. 13:5-7 We are commanded to pay

taxes, regardless of who the government is.

The Godly Use of Money Providing for one’s need 1 Tim. 5:8

The Godly Use of Money Paying wages for goods and

services Jas. 5:1-4, (cf. Lev.

19:13, Deut. 24:14-15)1 Tim. 5:18, Col. 4:1

The Godly Use of Money Paying your bills Prov. 37:21, Rom.

13:8 We MUST pay back what we

have borrowed.

May we be wise

stewards with His money!