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This was written by one of the richest kings in all history…Solomon
One word is significant here: Love
Love is reserved for 2 things:
The love of God
The love of other people
(family, neighbor, enemy)
This kind of love elevates God and people as our highest priority
What God wants and people need are our highest priorities
Philippians
This is very hard if we love money
We will do what it requires
Hebrews
When money is elevated to the same priority as God....God always becomes less important and money more important
Example: Christians who choose to work an extra shift on Sundays to get more money…and miss church
Christians who say they do not have enough money to honor God with something
(Widow who put in the penny)
Christians who believe money makes them secure
Christians who only see what they need/want, instead of being thankful for what they have
Their Pension ($400,000)
Someone asked John D. Rockefeller, ‘How much money does it take to satisfy a man?’ Rockefeller replied, ‘Just a little bit more than he has.’
society (Christians) needs to understand the meaning of one word...... ENOUGH!
A study done about how much income is required for us to be happy
Robert Glatter, MD Forbes Magazine Tech July 27, 2012 @ 02:08 AM
Here in the US, the standard falls around $75,000.
However, the positive effects of money had no effect on people's happiness and moods after a level of $ 75,000.00 was attained.
Here in the US, according to Dunn and Norton, the standard falls around $75,000.
Researchers at Princeton examined Gallup poll data from nearly 500,000 US households and found that higher family incomes were related to better moods on a day to day basis.
However, the positive effects of money had no effect on people's happiness and moods after a level of $ 75,000.00 was attained.
However, the positive effects of money had no effect on people's happiness and moods after a level of $ 75,000.00 was attained.
Because all our needs can be met by $75,000
After this our language goes from
We need
to
I want
Having things we want is not a sin
unless
We ignore our Christian principles and priorities to get them
Have we been generous towards God and people first
Have we stolen time and attention from our families, our friends and God to work the hours to get our wants
Under-indulgance findings from study
Dunn and Norton refer to the concept of “underindulgence”- indulging a little less than you typically do- may lead you to a place where you achieve more happiness for your money.
The concept is that by denying yourself the excess that you may ultimately desire may allow you to savor and appreciate the finer things in life.
Dunn gives the example of indulging in chocolate sparingly -instead of in excess- may actually make you appreciate the taste and texture much more.
More happiness
A more extreme but scientifically proven means of increasing the happiness you derive from your money is a bit more radical-not spending it on yourself.
It turns out that people who spend money on others rather than themselves are actually happier in the long run.
They derive a greater feeling of reward and satisfaction and this helps to enrich their inner feelings of sharing and contentment.
The hoarder has already lost his wealth in his mind.
He always thinks that other hoarders are after it
Ecclesiastes
Key word here is RISKY!
Risky Investments promise to give LARGE and quick returns for your small investment
Who believes gambling is wrong?
Who believes gambling is wrong?
McGill University defines Gambling as:
Gambling is taking part in any game or activity in which you risk money or a valuable object in order to win money.
Investing in the stock market through mutual funds, RRSP’s is a form of gambling
There is a difference though
in a casino…someone looses their money and it goes to you
The Casino is set up that the Casino wins more than you do
People go to the Casino to win fast!!
In the Stock Market.....you are a part owner of a company (shares)
You are betting that what that company produces will grow in value
Choosing what company you want to work for is a gamble too
You want to work for a company that is going to be successful and not fail
If you truly feel the stock market is gambling
You can put it in your mattress
Enron investors sure wished they did.
Honor- We give to God because we are honoring him, showing our faith, trust and commitment
First fruits- God is to be honored not with what is left over after everything else has been taken care of
Barns filled- Giving to God does not guarantee riches
It guarantees your needs will be met
It guarantees treasures in heaven
When we die we take only two things with us:
Our Character and our dignity
Reflected in how we handled everything God gave us
Mouth-words
Body - actions
Wealth- resources
Brain - wisdom
for we do not leave this world empty, but carry with us our character and integrity
Some people who used their money for good
Joseph Rank (28 March 1854 - 13 November 1943)
Britain's largest Flour milling and bakery companies
His Trust still funds Methodist Church missions and home missions work
We are an independent Christian grant-maker and work with all Christian denominations.
The principal object of the Trust is "to advance the Christian Faith" - to further the Kingdom of God.
2017 they have $3,598,598.40 to various churches in Britain
The Cadbury Brothers (Quakers)
Bournville Village
Rockefeller
He was a devout Christian who taught in Sunday school and supported many church-based projects throughout his life.
He was a devout Christian who taught in Sunday school and supported many church-based projects throughout his life.
Rockefeller was quoted as saying “God gave me money”, and he did not apologise for it.
He followed John Wesley’s principle of “gain all you can, save all you can, and give all you can.”
Rockefeller was quoted as saying “God gave me money”, and he did not apologize for it.
He followed John Wesley’s principle of “gain all you can, save all you can, and give all you can.”
From his very first paycheck, Rockefeller tithed ten percent of his earnings to his church.
As Rockefeller’s wealth grew, his giving also increased, with most of his giving going towards educational and public health causes, as well as basic science and the art.
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