WORK and Wealth Creation Pete Brayne GCC 4 th June 2000.

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WORK and Wealth Creation Pete Brayne GCC 4 th June 2000

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WORK and Wealth Creation

Pete BrayneGCC 4th June 2000

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Old Testament Review Deuteronomy 8:17-18

God gives us the ability to produce wealth. 1 Samuel 2:7-8

God sends poverty as well as wealth Psalm 37:16-17

the wicked can be wealthy - God upholds righteousness above wealth

Proverbs 3:9 If we honour God, he will bless us

Ecclesiastes 5:10 The love of money can create a lust that can never

be satisfied!

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New Testament Review Matthew 4 & Luke 4 – the temptation of Jesus

Tempted by all the kingdoms of this world and their splendour

Matthew 13:22 – the parable of the sower The danger of wealth to choke God’s word

Matthew 19:17-31 – the rich young man Nothing must come between us and our love for

God

Mark 12:41-44 – the Widows offering it’s not what we give, it’s what we hold back!

Luke 16:10-13 – the shrewd manager ……

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What can we conclude?1. Wealth comes from God, but does not infer

his approval – but can be!

2. God’s removal of wealth does not infer his disapproval – but can be!

3. Wealth is neither intrinsically good nor bad. Key questions – how is wealth gained? what is

our attitude towards it? how do we use it?

4. Warning! money can take us away from God

5. Money is to be used to honour God!