Sermon by Tobie Verreynne 26 August 2018

2. 1 Timothy 6:10-11
For the love of money is a root of all kinds
of evils. It is through this craving that some
have wandered away from the faith and
pierced themselves with many pangs. But
as for you, o man of God, flee these things.
Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love,
steadfastness, gentleness.

3. 1 Timothy 6:10
For the (love) extreme greed after money is a
(root) basic cause/source /origin of all kinds
of (evil) wicked-ness. It is through this (craving)
longing after money/stretching oneself
towards money that some have (wandered
away) been seduced from the (faith) truthful-
ness of God and (pierced) impaled/
punctured/speared themselves with many
(pangs) sharp pains/spasms/ cramps.

4. 1 Timothy 6:11
But as for you, O man of God, (flee) escape
these things. (Pursue) Press towards
(righteousness) being righteous in God’s
sight, (godliness) being devoted, (faith) true
to God, (love) having unconditional agape
love, (steadfastness) enduring and (gentleness)
meekness.

5. Praus
Strength under control

7. 1. Money Meekness is to have boundaries
regarding money.

8. 1. Money Meekness is to have boundaries
regarding money.

11. 1. Money Meekness is to have boundaries
regarding money.
2. Money Meekness is being on the right
side of the leash.

12. 1. Money Meekness is to have boundaries
regarding money.
2. Money Meekness is being on the right
side of the leash.
3. Money Meekness refuses to believe the
lies about money.

13. • To be influential I need a lot of money.
• Without money I will die – Prov 29:18
says without VISION people perish.
• People with lots of money are happier.
• I need access to credit for emergencies.
Truth is I need God, wisdom and a plan.
• I need a good credit score. Only if I
intend to continue accessing debt.
• Debt is just a normal part of life.
Lies that can easily grip one’s heart

14. 1. Money Meekness is to have boundaries
regarding money.
2. Money Meekness is being on the right
side of the leash.
3. Money Meekness refuses to believe the
lies about money.
4. Money Meekness surrenders to God as
Provider and Lord.

15. Hebrews 13:5-6
Keep your life free from love of money, and
be content with what you have, for HE has
said, “I will never leave you nor forsake
you.” So we can confidently say,
“The Lord is my helper;
I will not fear;
what can man do to me?”

16. Matthew 6:31-33
Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What
shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or
‘What shall we wear?’ For the Gentiles seek
after all these things, and your heavenly
Father knows that you need them all. But
seek first the kingdom of God and His
righteousness, and all these things will be
added to you.

17. Philippians 4:6-7
“…do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made
known to God. And the peace of God, which
surpasses all understanding, will guard your
hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

18. Philippians 4:6-7
“…do not be anxious about anything, but in
everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known
to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses
all understanding, will guard your hearts and
your minds in Christ Jesus.”
Worried, concerned, fearful, uneasy, troubled, bothered,
disturbed, distressed, fretful, nervous, edgy, tense,
worked up, strung out, jumpy, afraid, worried sick, with
one's stomach in knots, with one's heart in one's mouth,
on pins and needles, stressed, in suspense, flurried.

19. Matthew 5:5
“Blessed are the meek (praus), for they
shall inherit the earth (land).”
The meek will be blessed.
The meek will inherit the land.

20. “Jesus calls us to His rest, and meekness is
His method. The meek man cares not at all
who is greater than he, for he has long ago
decided that the esteem of the world is not
worth the effort.”
AW Tozer