Money Flashcards
With similarities and differences where there between Solomon and Jesus when it came to money?
When was fabulously wealthy, the other was poor by all standards. But they both had a balanced view of money.
Ec 7:12
For wisdom is a protection just as money is a protection, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner.
Pr 22:1
A good name is to be chosen rather than great wealth; To be respected is better than silver and gold.
Ec 5:10
A lover of silver will never be satisfied with silver, nor a lover of wealth with income. This too is futility.
Ec 5:12
Sweet is the sleep of the one serving, whether he eats little or much, but the plenty belonging to the rich one does not permit him to sleep.
Pr 23:4,5
4 Do not wear yourself out to gain wealth. Stop and show understanding. 5 When you cast your eyes on it, it is not there, For it will surely sprout wings like an eagle and fly off into the sky.
How do we know if Jesus enjoyed good things?
He enjoyed food and drink, he made wine of the finest quality, he had an expensive garment.
Mt 6:24
“No one can slave for two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will stick to the one and despise the other. You cannot slave for God and for Riches.
Mt 6:31,32
So never be anxious and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or, ‘What are we to drink?’ or, ‘What are we to wear?’ For all these are the things the nations are eagerly pursuing. Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
Mt 6:33
Keep on, then, seeking first the Kingdom and his righteousness, and all these other things will be added to you.
How did your brother named Danielle feel about his material sacrifices?
How could money replace the friendships I’ve cultivated?
How could it replace the satisfaction I have from knowing that I’m putting the Kingdom first?
There’s no amount of money that could equal the blessings Jehovah has given me.
1 Tim 5:8
Certainly if anyone does not provide for those who are his own, and especially for those who are members of his household, he has disowned the faith and is worse than a person without faith
1 Tim 6:6-8
6 To be sure, there is great gain in godly devotion along with contentment. 7 For we have brought nothing into the world, and neither can we carry anything out. 8 So, having food and clothing, we will be content with these things.
1 Tim 6:9,10
But those who are determined to be rich fall into temptation and a snare and many senseless and harmful desires that plunge men into destruction and ruin. For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things, and by reaching out for this love some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over with many pains.
