Money Talks

Published: July 5, 2015, 10 a.m.

James: Growing UpMoney Talks: James 5:1-6July 5, 2015Please turn to James 5:1-6Michael\u2019s personal goal: to be generous with all God has entrusted to meA Cause (V 3b-6) and an Effect (V 1-3a)Who are the rich people? (ref. James 1:10, James 2:6b-7)Plutocracy: to be ruled by the wealthyEconomical Position Vs Spiritual Position.-Poor; Poor: poor economically and poor spiritually-Rich; Rich: rich economically and rich spiritually-Poor; Rich: poor economically and rich spiritually-Rich; Poor: rich economically and poor spirituallyEffect (V 1-3a): Judgment is coming Cause (V3b-6): hoarding, cheating, selfishness and condemningV 2-3: Do we hoard? App: Rot and rust prevention: give it awayV 4: Do we cheat? V 5: Are we selfish? V 6: Do we condemn the righteous? What can we learn from all of this?First: Use It or Abuse ItSecond: Use it or lose itWealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.Proverbs 11:4What is God\u2019s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?