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!