Today we begin a new series about our attitude of being a keeper or a giver. We will be looking at the life of those in the Word and see the results of those who are hoarding (keeping everything) or those who give freely. I hope that we will walk away with the attitude that brought Christ to the earth as we celebrate His birth in a several weeks.
How not to be a Hoarder
Luke 12: 13-21
Then someone called from the crowd, “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father’s estate with me.” Jesus replied, “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then he said, “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” Then he told them a story: “A rich man had a fertile farm that produced fine crops. He said to himself, ‘What should I do? I don’t have room for all my crops.’ Then he said, ‘I know! I’ll tear down my barns and build bigger ones. Then I’ll have room enough to store all my wheat and other goods. And I’ll sit back and say to myself, “My friend, you have enough stored away for years to come. Now take it easy! Eat, drink, and be merry!” But God said to him, ‘You fool! You will die this very night. Then who will get everything you worked for?’ “Yes, a person is a fool to store up earthly wealth but not have a rich relationship with God.”
- It’s not about ME.
- It not about your TOYS.
- Bigger is now always BETTER.
- It’s all about RELATIONSHIPS.
You can download the PowerPoint presentation: Hoarding or Giving
