Evergreen Christian Community

Right on the Money, 1 “A Choice is required” Oct 23, 2016 Speaker - Jim Ladd The Big Idea: You cannot serve two masters. Luke 16:1-15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10; 17-19 Your Two Options: 1. Mammon, Inc. - Where you work for money Corporate Structure: MONEY YOU JESUS Corporate Value: GREED Corporate Mission: ACCUMULATE Mission Statement: He who DIES with the most TOYS wins 2. The Jesus Company - Where money works for you Corporate Structure: JESUS YOU OTHERS Corporate Value: GENEROSITY Corporate Mission: DISTRIBUTE Mission Statement: He who DIES with the most joy GIVES Which Company do I work for? _______% was given back to the Lord _______% was saved for emergencies, margin, and retirement _______% was spent on me and my family _______% was used making someone else’s world a better place Matthew 6:19-24 Values dictate STRATEGY Generosity is not what you DO, it’s WHO YOU ARE A CHOICE is required, so prepare to MAKE ONE Money does not CHANGE US.