Wisdom and Wealth – Part 2: Using Our Money Biblically
I. Foolish Using of Our Money (Proverbs 21:17)
A. Pursuing pleasure (Proverbs 21:17, 20; 23:20-21; 29:3)
B. Stinginess (Proverbs 11:24-26)
C. Giving to those Who have no need (Proverbs 22:16)
D. Unfulfilled promises to give (Proverbs 25:14)
E. Become surety for another (Proverbs 6:1-5; 11:15; 17:18; 22:26-27)
II. Wise Using of Our Money
A. Give first to the Lord (Proverbs 3:9-10; Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Proverbs 3:10; Malachi 3:10)
B. Provide for your household (Proverbs 13:22; 19:14; 27:23-27; 31:15, 27)
C. Give to who it is due (Proverbs 3:27-28; Leviticus 19:13; Romans 13:6-7; Galatians 6:9-10; 1 John 13:17-18)
D. Give to others liberally (Proverbs 11:24-26; 19:22; 21:25-26)
1. Those in need (Proverbs 14:21, 31; 19:17; 29:7; 31:20)
2. Giving to our enemies (Proverbs 25:21-22)
E. Give within our means (Proverbs 21:20)