The Role of Money in Our Lives

A. The Role of Money in Our Lives

1. Money issues can be a source of stress and pressure.
2. It controls lives, attitudes and emotions.
3. Some are slaves to money—driven to make it and keep it.
4. We must straighten out our relationship with money.
5. Goal: Financial Attitude Adjustment

B. Matthew 6:24-33—Settle This: I Serve God. Money Serves Me.

1. Genesis 1:29: Seed was designed by God to serve us.
2. Psalm 104:14: Seed is for the service of man.
3. Mark 10:17-22: Example of a man serving money
4. Mark 12:41-44: Example of money serving a woman
a. 2 Corinthians 9:6: This is what she did.

C. 1 Timothy 6:10, 17-19: How We Conduct Ourselves With Money

1. Verse 10: The love of money is the root of all evil.
2. We don’t love money—we love God.
3. Verse 17: We don’t trust money—we trust God.
4. Verse 18: We are givers of money—not takers.
5. Money is a tool to help others.

D. My Confession of Faith

I settle this issue right now.
I adjust my financial attitude.
I do not serve money.
I am not a slave to money.
I serve God.
Money serves me.
I do not work for money.
Money works for me.
Money doesn’t control me—I control money.
Money doesn’t rule me—I rule money.
Money doesn’t dominate me—dominate money.
I fearlessly tithe as I am told.
I boldly give as I am led.
Money—you serve me.
Money—you obey me.
Money—you multiply, increase and produce maximum harvest.
Harvest—I command you to come to me now—in Jesus’ Name!