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Let's Talk About Money
by John A. Huffman Jr.
Text: Luke 12:13–34
Topic: What Jesus tells us about giving
Big Idea: We need to invest in eternity by giving to God first
Keywords: Accountability; Giving; Greed; Materialism; Money; Offerings; Riches; Self-indulgence; Selfishness; Tithing; Wealth
Introduction:
- Jesus used the issue of a family squabble over an inheritance to teach about the danger of greed.
Jesus speaks harshly to those who hoard their wealth.
- In the parable of a rich man, God calls him a fool.
- Illustration: Huffman reads a story where God expresses annoyance over someone who fails to honor him as they promised.
- God has righteous indignation against those who have been given much and hold onto it.
Jesus challenges the faith of those who are anxious about money.
- Illustration: Huffman describes the inflationary spiral where earnings don't keep up with inflation.
- Illustration: Huffman tells about being scared to death of the cost of putting three daughters through college.
- Jesus confronts our worries by establishing the uselessness of worry and God's promise to provide.
Jesus calls all of us to invest in what is permanent.
- Illustration: No security system guarantees absolute protection.
- Our real treasure must be in heaven.
God commands us to give to him first.
- The tithe we should give is ten percent of the first fruits.
- Malachi 3:8–10
- Illustration: A man testifies that tithing his unemployment check was a real blessing.
- Jesus says that if you aren't able to freely give back to him, sell something.
- Our giving must be off the top, or we will never find it to be available.
Conclusion:
- Illustration: Huffman tells how his church gears the budget to what God's people are willing to give.
- Have you made an investment in eternity, in the things of Jesus Christ?
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