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A Faith that Handles Wealth Wisely

5/25/2021

 
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​God is not opposed to wealth. For example, Abraham, Job, Joseph, David, Solomon, Barnabas, and Joseph of Arimathea were rich. But be careful with it. The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. 1 Tim 6:10.
 
Do not put our hope on wealth. Instead, put our trust and hope in God, in our relationship with Him. Proverbs 11:4. Proverbs 11:7.
 
Do not confuse our value with our wealth. Proverbs 13:7. Be content with what we have. Hebrews 13:5.
 
If God gives us wealth as a blessing, do not feel guilty, shameful, or regretful. Proverbs 10:22. But should know that they are on loan to us. Everything belongs to God. He could take it away anytime. Also, be a good custodian of the wealth.
 
Wealth can be a useful tool. Learn how to accumulate, acquire, and allocate it.
 
In accumulating wealth, learn to save. Spend less than what we make. Proverbs 21:20. Then invest what we have saved. Let money work for us, even when we sleep, instead of us working for money. Ecclesiastes 11:1. Matthew 25:14-23.
 
But do not hoard, selfishly stockpiling them for ourselves. We hoard out of insecurity and pride of our status. God is opposed to greed. Also, whatever we accumulate, deteriorate, such as food, clothes, and precious metal. James 5:1-3. Luke 12:15-21.
 
In acquiring wealth, forget get rich quick schemes. Proverbs 13:11. Make money honestly. Ill-gotten gain takes away our life. Better to keep our soul than be wealthy. Proverbs 1:19. Matthew 16:26.
 
Treat others fairly. James 5:4. Proverbs 10:2. Proverbs 16:11. In business, multiple parties (customers, owners, workers, and society) need to benefit.
 
In allocating wealth, give to God at least 10% first. He would take care of us. Proverbs 3:9-10. Malachi 3:8-12.
 
Use money to make things flourish.
 
Use money to love people. If we have a lot and do not share with those in need, we have sinned. James 5-6. Do what is right. James 4:17. Be generous and share, particularly share with those in need. Ephesians 4:28. In turn, their plenty will supply what we need. 2 Corinthians 8:14.
 
Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed, and will prosper and truly live. Proverbs 11:24-25. 1 Timothy 6:18-19.
 
Summarized from 2 sermons of Rick Warren
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVcm5JJwjb8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCVh5G1ndX0 from 29 minute.
 

懂得明智处理财富的信心
 
上帝不反对财富。例如,亚伯拉罕,约伯,约瑟,大卫,所罗门,巴拿巴和约瑟(of Arimathea)都是富有的。但是对财富要小心。 热爱金钱是各种邪恶的根源 ( 提摩太前书6:10)。
 
不要将希望寄托在财富上。应将希望, 信心, 寄托在天父, 在与天父的关系上 (箴言11:4; 箴言11:7)。
 
不要将我们的价值与我们的拥有混淆(箴言13:7)。 要满足于我们所有的(希伯来书13:5)。
 
如果上帝赐我们财富的祝福,不要内疚,羞愧或遗憾的 (箴言10:22)。 但要知道财富是上帝借给我们的。一切都属于上帝。祂任何时间都可以把财富拿走。也要知道好好监护这些财富。
 
财富可以是一个有用的工具。 了解如何积累,获取和分配它。
 
在积累财富上,要学会储蓄。 花费少于我们的收入 (箴言21:20)。 然后投资我们的储蓄。要让我们的钱为我们工作,而不是我们为了钱而工作 (传道书11:1;马太福音25:14-23)。
 
但不要自私地为自己囤积。我们为自己囤积是出于缺乏安全感或对自己的地位感到骄傲。要知道上帝反对贪婪。并且我们积累的任何东西都会变质,例如食物,衣服和贵重金属 (雅各书5:1-3;路加福音12:15-21)。
 
在获取财富时,忘记快速致富的计划 (箴言13:11)。 诚实地赚钱。不要不义之财。 它会夺走我们的生命 (箴言1:19; 马太福音16:26)。
 
要公平对待他人 (雅各书5:4; 箴言10:2; 箴言16:11)。 在企业中, 客户,业主,工人和社会都必须受益。
 
在分配财富时,至少将我们收入的前10%奉献给上帝。祂会照顾我们的 (箴言3:9-10; 玛拉基书3:8-12)。
 
用财富使事情蓬勃发展。
 
用钱去爱人。 如果我们有很多,但不分给有需要的人,那我们就犯了罪 (雅各書5-6)。 要做正确的事 (雅各书4:17)。 慷慨地和人分享,特别是与有需要的人分享 (以弗所书4:28)。 有一天他们的丰足会满足我们的需求 (哥林多前书8:14)。
 
滋潤他人的必得滋潤, 并且会兴盛和真正地生活 (箴言11:24-25; 提摩太前书6:18-19)。


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