October 6, 2024
Pastor Jimmy Santangelo
Romans 12:2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. New Living Translation
Taxes: The Bible speaks a lot about paying Taxes
Matthew 22:19 “Here, show me the coin used for thetax.” When they handed him a Roman coin, 20 he asked, “Whose picture and title are stamped on it?” 21 “Caesar’s,” they replied. “Well, then,” he said, “give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” New Living Translation
Giving: The Bible speaks a lot about Giving.
Jesus raises the bar for our giving:
Acts 20:35 The Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.” New International Version
Saving: The Bible speaks a lot about Saving
Proverbs 21:20 says In the house of the wise are choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all he has.
Lifestyle: The Bible speaks a lot about Lifestyle.
Debt: The Bible speaks a lot about Debt. (30%)
Proverbs 22:7b The borrower is the slave of the lender. New Living Translation
Here’s the Solution:
Philippians 4:11 …for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 12 I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. New Living Translation
2 Corinthians 9:6 Remember this—a farmer who plantsonly a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. New Living Translation
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all yourheart; do not depend on your own understanding. 6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. New Living Translation
Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. 15 No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father. New Living Translation
1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in thispresent world not to be conceited or to set their hope on the uncertainty ofriches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. New American Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 5:15 We all come to the end of our livesnaked and empty-handed as on the day we were born. We can’t take our richeswith us. 16 … People leave this world no better off than when they came. All their hard work is for nothing—like working for the wind. … 19 To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. New Living Translation