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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE HEART
INTRODUCTION:
Today we are going to begin a series of messages entitled The Blessed Life and for the next several weeks we are going to be talking about money, giving, generosity, & learning how to be a blessed people.
We will answer questions like…
What problem was God solving when He instituted (invented) giving?
Why do I worry so much when it comes to money?
Why do I work so hard and never seem to get ahead financially?
Why are some Christians doing so well financially but I’m struggling?
Are there real biblical principles that affect my finances, good or bad?
Why do I worry so much when it comes to money?
Why do I work so hard and never seem to get ahead financially?
Why are some Christians doing so well financially but I’m struggling?
Are there real biblical principles that affect my finances, good or bad?
So, this morning we are going to deal with the root cause of why people struggle with giving & being generous.
And guess what - it’s not a lack of money…b/c there are believers who have money who still don’t tithe & give consistently.
So, it’s not a money issue...It’s a heart issue.
It’s a heart issue.
The heart of the problem is the problem of the heart.
Iow’s, we treasure & value the wrong things.
So, as we look at this passage this morning, I want you to consider this statement — What we love determines how we live…and what we love determines how we give.
Your life reflects what you really love & it’s also true that what you love determines what you give.
So, if you have your bibles open to I want to share with you 3 truths from this passage.
1) WHAT YOU TREASURE SHOWS WHAT YOU VALUE (V 19-20)
Jesus is direct & to the point & He says we shouldn’t pursue earthly treasures over heavenly treasures.
Now Jesus isn’t saying that we shouldn’t save for the future…or that having things of value is wrong.
But He is condemning the attitude toward money & possessions that makes these things more important than eternal values.
He let’s us know that our most prized possessions shouldn’t be the things of this earth…and He let’s us know why.
He says they don’t last & they can be taken away.
Moth & rust can destroy them.
They are here today & gone tomorrow.
He also says that thieves can break in & steal…They aren’t capable of being protected.
NOTE: We need to be reminded that the stuff that we so often value & accumulate in this world is going to wear out & fade away.
In this life, earthly treasures can leave us & it’s certain that in death we will leave earthly treasures behind.
I’ve never seen a hearse pulling a U-haul behind it.
The things of this world are temporary.
Let me also say to any who value looks & appearance - Looks fade & these bodies wear out.
So, what does Jesus say to do?
In v. 20, He says lay up treasures in heaven.
He says to treasure the right things that last and can’t be taken from you.
NOTE: Earthly treasures aren’t secure but heavenly treasures are eternally secure.
and can’t be taken from you
avenly treasures are eternally secure.
When we love others & give to the poor & give to the work of God.
eternally secure.
When we pray & fast & witness…these are treasures that we are laying up in heaven.
These are things of real & lasting value…These are things that we will be rewarded for when we get to heaven.
NOTE: What you do for God & His kingdom has lasting value.
Where is your treasure located?
Is it down here or up there?
Is it located on the earth where it can be lost or is it safely secure in heaven?
located on the earth
2) WHAT YOU TREASURE SHOWS WHAT IS IN YOUR HEART (V 21)
where it can be lost
Jesus tells a story in that provides a helpful commentary on our text.
or is it safely secure in
heaven?
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a story in
This story ties together vs. 19-20 to v. 21.
together verses 19
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Store up treasure for yourself, here on earth, and you will not be rich toward God and heaven.
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21 that provides a helpful
In fact, the condition of your heart and what you truly value will become clear for everyone to see.
20 to verse 21.
Store up treasure for
commentary on our text.
will become clear for all to see.
Why?
Because “where your trea
Why?
Because “where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
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yourself, here on earth, and you will not be rich toward God and
NOTE: God wants you to give & be generous b/c He wants your heart.
is, there your heart will be also.”
We know that everything belongs to God…but if you’re holding on to it & rather than giving it & trusting God to meet your needs…God doesn’t have all of you.
If you’re trusting more in your money than you are in the One who gave you the money you have…God doesn’t have your heart.
One of the basic and fundamental truths of the Christian faith is that our heart, who we really are on the inside, should belong to God.
He created us and in Christ He has redeemed us…and to love anyone or anything…or to treasure anyone or anything, more than Jesus is nothing less than spiritual adultery.
our heart, who we really are on the inside, should belong to God.
He
created us and in Christ He has redeemed us, purchasing us with the
And to love anyone or anything, to treasure anyone or anything, more than Jesus is nothing less than spiritual adultery.
preciou
s blood of His Son.
To love anyone or anything, to treasure
It’s idolatry of the heart.
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Rich Young Ruler)
anyone or anything, more than Jesus is nothing less that spiritual
Money & possessions had this young man’s heart.
Money & possessions had become his idol & god.
NOTE: Money isn’t evil…and there isn’t anything wrong with having money.
It’s when we fall in love with money that it becomes a problem.
Loving money leads to trouble.
Those who love money are never satisfied with what they have…They always want a just a little more.
NOTE: There is more to life than money.
Money is a necessity…It is needed to live in this world…but there is more to life than making money & spending money.
In our passage, Jesus is telling us that the eternal should be more important than the temporary.
He isn’t wanting us to exchange the eternal for the here & now.
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