Parkway Church

If you had the opportunity to win the lottery or get a venomous snake as a pet, which would you choose? Is it an obvious answer? Some see more danger in the reptile while the love and misuse of money have wrecked more lives. Determine how to live the good life without ruining your life.

The Good Life is Determined by Where You Store - HEART.

Big idea #1: The Good Life Can’t Be Bought

The Good Life is Determined by How You See - CONTENTMENT.

Big Ideas #2: The Good Life Can’t Be Taken

Three Keys to Contentment
#1: Seeing Tomorrow’s Garage Sale in Today's Wants
#2: Wanting What You Have
#3: Counting Your Neighbor’s Blessings Rather Than Your Own

Money is to be used, invested, given, enjoyed - BUT NEVER LOVED. Love God, not what He has given you.

The Good Life is Determined by Who You Serve - GENEROSITY/GOOD WORKS.

Big Ideas #3: The Good Life Is to Be Shared

How to Have Nice Things
Be Humble - you don’t “deserve” it
Don’t Put Your Hope In It - it can’t sustain you.
See It As a Gift From God - drive your love for God, not money
Enjoy It - rich in good deeds, willing to share