Acts: Letting Go
- Pastor Rick Millikin
- Oct 24, 2010
- Series: How to Change the World
Matthew 19:20-25
20 "All these I have kept," the young man said. "What do I still lack?" 21 Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me." 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth.
23 Then Jesus said to his disciples, "I tell you the truth, it is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. 24 Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." 25 When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and asked, "Who then can be saved?" 26 Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
1 Timothy 6: 17-18
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18 Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.
Everything belongs to God.
Psalm 24:1
“The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it. The world and all who live in it.”
God entrusts some to me.
Colossians 3:5
Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry.
God gives me the freedom to waste it or manage it well.
Matthew 19:26
Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."
Five steps I can take now for a better life:
1. Commit everything I own to God.
2. Decide to give a portion of my income to God.
3. Continue to give more were I see needs.
4. Develop a plan to get out of dept.
5. Save 3 to 6 months in living expenses.
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