Is there really such a thing as “Wealth Without Risk”? Absolutely!! But it’s not going to be found in the midst of man’s shifting principles as he clings desperately to his stuff on a doomed world.
Rather, it can only ultimately be experienced by those who believe God’s Word, become a child of God and live their lives for God’s eternal kingdom!
Beginning of sermon outline:
I Kingdom Investing Wisdom
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth: [Verse 19]Store up = Thesaurizo = “To amass or lay up”
Treasures = Thesauros = “Wealth”
Literal translation = “To treasure up treasure”
Where moth and rust destroyWhere thieves break in and stealIt may help to understand what Jesus was not forbidding:
He was not forbidding the ownership of material goodsHe was not forbidding good financial planning and savingJoseph was wise for storing up grain in Egypt - Gen 41:33-38The sluggard is instructed to study the ant, which prepares for the future – Prov 6:6ffThe virtuous woman is commended for preparing for the future – Prov 31:21, 25He was not forbidding the enjoyment of earthly goodsWhat was Jesus forbidding?
The selfish accumulation of goodsExtravagant and luxurious livingHeartless and selfish neglect of those in needMaterialism, which ties our hearts to this worldMay God bless you through this message!
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