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Ezra 1:4
Every survivor, at whatever place he may live, let the men of that place support him with silver and gold, with goods and cattle, together with a freewill offering for the house of God which is in Jerusalem.  (NAS

What Does God Say About Money?

 Do Not _________________________________ Money
“For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”  1st Timothy 6:10 (NAS

 

 Have the Right  _________________________________
“Honor the LORD from your wealth and from the first of all your produce; So your barns will be filled with plenty and your vats will overflow with new wine.”  Proverbs 3:9-10 (NAS

 

 Understand the Importance of ____________________
“For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either.”  2nd Thessalonians 3:10 (NAS

 Be Careful About ____________________________
“The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower becomes the lender's slave.”  Proverbs 22:7 (NAS
 We Must Be __________________________________
“Ill-gotten gains do not profit, but righteousness delivers from death.”  Proverbs 10:2 (NAS

 

 There is Wisdom in  ___________________________
“In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil,  but a foolish man devours all he has.”  Proverbs 21:20 (NIV)

 

 Always Be Prepared to ___________________________
But whoever has the world's goods, and sees his brother in need and closes his heart against him, how does the love of God abide in him?  1st John 3:17 (NAS

Application:

Reading Assignment:
“The Treasure Principle”  by Randy Alcorn
1. God Owns Everything, I am His Money Manager
2. My Heart Always Goes to Where I Put God’s Money
3. Heaven, Not Earth, Is My Home
4. I Should Live for the Dot, Not for the Line
5. Giving is the Only Antidote for Materialism
6. God Prospers Me Not to Raise My Standard of Living, But to Raise My Standard of Giving