THE CITY OF REFUGE PART SIX – FLEE THE LOVE OF MONEY 3 Josh. 20:2-3; 1Tim.6:10-11

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1. Wisdom produces riches as a byproduct Prov 3:13,16, 8:12,18 
2. Everything belongs to him. Col 1:16; Deut 10:14; Ps 50:10-12; Hag 2:8 
3. Learn from Nebuchadnezzar, Jesus Christ is Lord of all Dan 4:30; 4:34-37. 
4. But remember the LORD your God, Deut 8:17-18 
5. Prayers and hardwork brings riches Gen 32:9-12; Gen 26:12-14 Gen 3:17-19; Gen 2:15 
6. Be Faithful with what is Placed in Your Hand, Matt. 16:1-2, 9-12. 
7. You will answer to God for how you use your money, Matt. 16:2, 11. 
8. Be humble, only the humble and thankful retains wealth 1 Corinth 4:7; Ecc 2:24 
9. Giving provoke God’s riches Gen 14:19. Matt 10:8 Matt 6:21; Phil. 4:17 
10. God uses anything to meet our financial needs Ezra 6:22; Matt. 17:27; Ex 3:21-22; Neh 9:21; Matt 15:32-38 
11. The Devil also promises financial powers Deut. 18:9-13 
12. Run from compromises, it is better to be cheated 2 Chron 25:6-9; Job 42:10,12; Ez 29:18-19 
13. Be careful in dealing with unbeliever on matters of money Gen 14:22-23 
14. Live within your means Lk 14:28 
15. Save against the raining days Prov 21:20 
16. Avoid “get rich quick” schemes Prov 28:20, 28:22 
17. Beware of covetousness, Luke 12:15, 8:14; Ecc 5:10; 1 Tim 6:10; Heb 13:5 
18. Laziness leads to poverty Prov 12:24, 20:13; 14:23, 19:15, 21:25; Ecc 10:18 
19. Only God’s prosperity has blessing Gen. 12:2; , Deut 8:18; Prov. 10:22. Philip 4:19 
20. Watch it don’t borrow except it is very necessary. Prov 22:7; 2Kings 4:3 
21. Pay your Debts,  Rom. 13:8.  
22. Don’t borrow money to unbelievers. Ps 37:21;  Prov 11:15 
23. Be careful about surety or guarantee, Prov. 22:26-27.  
24. Set your priorities right, Matt. 6:33. Matt. 6:19-21; 6:22-24; 22:37 
25. Don’t worry, take one day at a time, Matt. 6:34; 16:26; Jas. 4:13-15. 
26. If someone won’t work, he shouldn’t eat 2 Thess 3:10 
27. Watch the giver’s eyes, are they cheerful? Prov 15:16 
28. Don’t be a beggar and a burden, 2 Thess 3:7-9 
29. Be careful do all you do for God with the right motive. Mic 3:11 
    
    More than making money, make heaven. Matt. 16:26-27