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Right on the Money - “The Purpose of Money” (Week 2) October 30, 2016 The Big Idea: Understanding the purpose of money brings clarity on how to use it well. Three Money Myths: 1. Pastors TALK TOO MUCH about it 2. 10% belongs to God 3. Financial blessing is a sign of God’s LOVE Money is a TOOL When God gives you more of it, He is not saying He loves you more. He is saying He wants to USE YOU more. Luke 12:41-48 Generosity is a TRIGGER Proverbs 11:25; Luke 16:1-13 The Purpose of Money: WORSHIP: God is HONORED PROVISION: I am BLESSED MISSION: People are TRANSFORMED When Money Is Used Well: 1. The Master is PLEASED 2. The worker becomes a TRUSTED PARTNER 3. We behave wisely because we know we will GIVE AN ACCOUNT 4. The worker will be given his own REWARD 5. We not only get to HEAVEN, but our TREASURE awaits us there Matthew 6:19-20 6. Our Master will not only call us home, He will call us IN. Matthew 25:21 Community Group Discussion Questions • Jim mad