Worksheet: A Man’s Money
Read: 1 Timothy 6:3-21
We are called to be men: workers, providers, warriors, humble yet bold leaders, and more. We have responsibilities and how we manage (steward) our money is certainly is one of them. Tithing is important. Saving is wise. Giving generously is great. But above all, whose money is it going to be in our eyes . . . God’s or yours?
God gave us the ability and responsibility to work. Part of that work is making and managing money and possessions. This means that money is a blessing from God, and we should use it properly and obtain it honestly. Whether the amount is a penny or a million dollars it counts! Likewise, life isn’t about earning tons of dough, but rather about having an intimate relationship with God (through His Holy Spirit and Scripture) and spreading His kingdom. We cannot truly love God and love wealth; we can only be fully devoted to one thing. And as true men our devotion must be focused on, completely set apart to seeking God and His will for us.
Matthew 6:19-24 KJV
Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, they whole body shall be full of light. But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness!
No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one and espies the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Hint for Clarity: Mammon means money
If our money is God’s blessing we should be using it in such a way as to honor Him. Would God spend money on chocolate and soda pop every day? Would God buy that video game? Would God spend money on that, period?
If our money is God’s, then we should also be generous givers (read Galatians 6:6-10). Giving $5 or $5,000 isn’t what matters, as long as that you give with a pure motive and generously from your honestly earned income. Would God give to that cause? Through that organization? To that person? Should you?
Personal Assignment: Get a plan together on what you are going to do with your money. Ask the Holy Spirit to direct you and bring Scriptures to mind as you lay out a plan which you will follow.
Suggestion: Do a search on money (or mammon) in the Bible and study some Scriptures on this topic.
Will you save?
Will you give/donate?
Will you spend?
Will you wait till you have enough to buy something? (that is, delayed spending)