Firstly, beware of earthly desire (if our eyes are guided to the things of this world they are distracted from our Lord and the things of Heaven):
...because the things of this world "will" pass away:Matthew 19:24-26; Proverbs 15:27; Jeremiah 6:13-15, 8:9-12
Mark 13:1-2; Psalm 109:11; Proverbs 15:27; Matthew 6:19
So, live for the Lord and the life in the next:
Proverbs 16:16, 28:16; Matthew 6:20-21
Let HIM be your support; lean not to the materials of the world:
Proverbs 15:27; Hebrews 13:5; Matthew 23:16
Some Scripture regarding tithing (tithing is an act of faith, but salvation is not dependent upon it, and you reap what you sow):
Deuteronomy 14:22, 24-28; Malachi 3:8, 10; Luke 6:38; 1 Corinthians 16:2; Hebrews 7:4-10
Remember that what you give selflessly to glorify the Lord shows Him your caliber:
Mark 12:41-44; Matthew 6:2-4; Luke 21:1-4
...for you will be rewarded for the quality (the HEART) of your actions:
Proverbs 19:17; Mark 12:41-44
On debt - avoid it and pay it off as soon as possible because it burdens your ability to serve His will:
Proverbs 22:7; Deuteronomy 28:12; Isaiah 50:1; 2 Kings 4:1-7; Matthew 6:24
God wants our hearts to give lovingly and selflessly, and not weighted down by debt or otherwise:
2 Corinthians 9:7; Luke 6:27-28; James 2:14-16
When lending money to others remember NOT to burden them, as the Lord wishes you to avoid as well:
Exodus 22:25; Leviticus 19:18, 25:35-40; Deuteronomy 23:19-20; Pslam 15:5, Psalm 37:26-27, Psalm 112:5; Matthew 5:42, 6:1-4,6:12, 7:12, 18:21-35, 19:19, 22:39; Luke 6:31, 10:27, 7:41-43, 11:4, 16:1-12; Galatians 5:14; Romans 13:9; Colossians 3:17
On sound investments - find honest ones; be wise and find which of those that are just and fair:
Leviticus 19:35-36; Deuteronomy 25:13-16; Proverbs 11:1, 16:2, 16:11, 20:10, 20:23; Habakkuk 2:9-11
On savings - DO IT! Be prepared to weather the storm. Be wise and do not get caught with your guard down:
Proverbs 13:11, 21:20, 22:3
Record your finances (budget):
Proverbs 22:23, 24:3-4
Work diligently and wisely, and you will be fruitful:
Proverbs 14:23; Genesis 1:1 (even God works!); Psalm 1:1; Proverbs 15:22
A (Potential) Future Three-Part Sermon Series:
- Debt: The Dealings of the Devil
- An Economy of Gratitude In An Economy of Greed
- The Cheerful Giver: Freedom From Debt-pendence
