Calvary BFC
Why does the church talk about money? Because God talks about money! God challenges us to think “big picture” with the way we acquire, save, give, and spend. God gives these instructions so that we can have joy. We want to thrive in life, and using money is part of life. We won’t thrive as we should if we don’t figure out a right relationship to money.
James 5:1-6 ESV
I. The rich should mourn because money is temporary- vv. 1-3
• Appreciate reality
• Even if your money doesn’t decay, you will
• Store up treasure in heaven
II. The rich should mourn because God will judge the selfish use of money- vv. 4-6
• God judges when we mistreat others
• God judges when we consume conspicuously
III. We should prepare for God’s judgment
• Trust Christ, not yourself- Eph. 2:8-9
• Treasure Christ above all else
• Act with generosity
Bottom Line: Value most what is most valuable