Developing Discernment in Finances
Theme: Because we love God, we seek to please Him to the best of our ability.
I. The Need for _______________
A. Money indicates _______________ about a person
B. Money is _______________ (Matthew 6:19-20)
C. Focus on _______________ (1 Timothy 6:6-11)
II. The _______________ of Our Money
A. Foolish _______________
1. _______________ (Proverbs 21:17, 20)
2. _______________ (Proverbs 11:24)
3. Giving to those who have no _______________ (Proverbs 22:16)
4. Not giving what has been ________ (Proverbs 25:14)
5. _______________ (Proverbs 22:26-27)
B. Wise _______________
1. Giving to _______________ (Proverbs 3:9-10; Malachi 3:10)
2. Providing for _______________ (1 Timothy 5:8)
3. Giving to _______________ (Proverbs 3:27-28)
4. Giving _______________ (Proverbs 11:24-26; 2 Corinthians 9:6-7)
5. Living _______________ (Proverbs 21:20)
III. The _______________ of Our Money
A. Beware of _______________
B. Work _______________
1. Avoid _______________ schemes (Proverbs 21:5)
2. Actually _______________ (Proverbs 14:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:10)
3. Be _______________ (Proverbs 27:18)
4. _______________ what you have (Proverbs 27:23-27)
C. Deal _______________ with all
1. Don’t steal (Exodus 20:15; Proverbs 1:10-19)
2. Be honest (Proverbs 21:6)
3. Don’t withhold payment (Proverbs 3:27)
4. Lend without exacting interest (Proverbs 28:8)
D. _______________ (Proverbs 21:20)
E. Listen to _______________ (Proverbs 11:14; 20:18)
Application:
Write out one application you are going to work on this week.