This document discusses the importance of faith in God over wealth and material possessions. It notes that elected officials have made bad decisions by forgetting God's wisdom. It encourages readers to listen to God, be good stewards of blessings, and help others learn financial peace. Several bible verses are referenced to support focusing on God over money and trusting in Him rather than riches.

2. Introduction:
• Our problem in the U.S.A. is not just
greed, it’s ignorance.
• Those who WE have elected to office
have made bad decisions for a number of
reasons. The biggest problem is they
have forgotten about God’s wisdom.
• God’s wisdom is here for
the benefit of all!

3. Introduction:
• Will Christians ever solve all the world’s
problems?
• But, when as a majority we listen to God
we are blessed beyond measure! History?
• Let us unlock the Truth and Restore
Financial Peace in our life. Be the good
stewards of the many blessings God
showers on us and help others
learn to do the same.

4. always look out for Number One
• If Jesus had done this, then this world
would be in an extremely terrible crisis.
Luke 9:54-56; Philippians 2:2-8
• Jesus was mindful not just for Himself but
died to self so others could be saved from
many “lacks”. Lk. 9:23-26; 2 Cor. 8:9, 12-15
• God teaches us to do the opposite of this
myth. It’s not just keep for yourself. It’s the
more you give the more you’ll be blessed!
2 Cor. 9:5-11; Acts 20:35
Proverbs 11:18

5. • We’re to trust in God not riches!
1 Tim. 6:9-10, 17-19
• Wealth is not security. Prov. 23:5
• It does the opposite. Prov. 1:19
• Our allegiance should not be to money
but to God! Matthew 6:24
• Let’s put our trust back in the One True
God and put money in its proper place.
Job 31:24-25, 28; Prov. 3:5-10

6. • Workaholics anonymous key Bible verse.
• Jesus said without Him we can do nothing!
Jn. 15:5; Acts 17:25, 28
• Our transformed (Rom. 12:2) mindset says in
James 4:13-16…
• We can have all our needs IF we seek God
and His kingdom first! Mt. 6:33
• If it’s to be, I must follow God,
how much blessing is up to Him! Ps. 37:23-26

7. • Don’t believe the J.G. Wentworth
commercial!!! 1 Chron. 29:11-16
• Just like its my body!? 1 Cor. 6:19-20
• Truth is it’s God’s ownership Eccl. 5:18-19
• How is your stewardship of what God has
given you? 1 Cor. 4:2
– Do you give God the glory? 1 Cor. 10:31
– He has given us all things! 1 Cor.3:20-23
– Beware of the seeds of deception.
Mark 4:19

8. • Most people don’t like the “greater
responsibility” that comes with it. Lk.12:48
• Punishment is not joyous. Prov. 28:20
• Truth is – there is real joy in being content
with what we have. 1 Tim. 6:6-8; Heb. 13:5
• No real joy in not being satisfied with what
God gives us. Nor in the insatiable appetite
that greed incurs.
• God gives us exactly what we need, & what we
can handle, to serve Him the way He wants!
Jer. 17:10

9. • Who is the servant, you or the money?
• What delivers us? Prov. 11:4-6
– Being righteous, not riches
• The problem lies in the heart: What’s your
attitude, approach, and motivation for
gaining wealth .
– Leads to improper use of possessions.
• Must cleanse our hearts of the idolatry
of covetousness. Col. 3:5; 2 Pet.2:14, 19
Then, properly manage what God gives.

10. • Again this Myth is opposite of the Truth!
Luke 12:15
• True Worth lies in God’s eyes, all created
in His likeness. James 2:1-9; 3:9; Gen. 9:6
• He loves us all the same. John 3:16
– How will you value yourself? Eph. 5:29
– Now, how will you value others? Jas. 2:8
• Train our hearts to God’s wisdom.
Proverbs 30:8-9

11. • As responsible people we will seek to get out
of and stay out of financial debt.
• We must constantly examine and adjust our
financial plans to a proper living faith in God.
• In order to serve God as faithful stewards we
will:
– Excel with the talents and abilities God gave us
Matthew 25:15-ff

12. • In order to serve God as faithful stewards we
will:
– Be industrious and seek ways to work effectively
with our skill set. Prov. 6:6-8; 14:23
– Trust God to always give us what we need even
when we can’t see how we could possibly make it.
Heb. 11:1; Phil. 4:13, 19
– Keep Him first even in financial decisions.
Phil. 2:21; Mt. 6:33

13. • In order to serve God as faithful stewards we
will:
– Provide for the needs of others.
Prov. 21:26b; Eph. 4:28
– Support the work of the church 2 Cor. 8:1-8; 9:6-9
– Glorify God in our hearts by our faithful actions.
1 Timothy 6:17-19; 2 Cor. 9:12-14
• Successful stewardship is using what you have
to do the most good you can. Col. 3:23-25

14. The Best Riches
• The Best Riches Are Found in Christ!
Luke 16:11; Eph. 1:3, 7, 18; 2:7; 3:8
• Then, how do we get into Christ?
– Hear and learn God’s Word John 6:45
– Faith in Him John 8:24
– Repentance of sin Acts 3:19; 2 Cor. 5:15 live for Him
– Confessing your belief in Christ as God’s son Acts 8:37
– Be Baptized into Christ Galatians 3:27; Acts 22:16