Fusion: week of 8/13

FAMILY THEME: HONORING GOD WITH OUR TREASURE

Colossians 3:5 ; 1 John 2:15 ; 1 Timothy 6:10 ;                                     Matthew 6:24-33 ; Deuteronomy 5:7-9

Money and possessions call to us and offer to make us

feel good and take pride in them. Money and possessions

can quickly become idols.

1.  Worshiping the Good Things of Life is Idolatry

     (Colossians 3:5 ; 1 John 2:15-16)

     God blesses us with good things, but we must guard

     against worshiping the gifts rather than the Giver.

 
2.  Love of Money is the First Step Toward All Kinds of Sin

     (1 Timothy 6:10)

     Honestly evaluating our use of money in light of the

     demands of Christ is an important step toward

     living a Christ-centered life. 

 
3.  Seek God's Kingdom and His Righteousness First for

     Yourself and Others

     (Matthew 6:24-33)

     God knows what we need and promises to provide it.