THE SPIRITUAL DANGER OF LOVING MATERIAL WEALTH

ITimothy 6:6-10; Luke 12:13-21; Matthew 6:19-24

I. INTRODUCTION
The apostle Paul warned his disciple Timothy, The love of money is the root of all kinds
of evil (1Timothy 6:10). Through greed, he said many have suffered great spiritual harm.
Alongside sexual lust and sinful pride, the love of material wealth is one of the chief causes of
shipwrecked souls.

II. In the parable of the rich fool, Jesus intended to give us a solemn warning against loving
material wealth (Luke 12:13-21).
1. The love of wealth brings with it great __________________.

2. The love of wealth makes one exceedingly _________________.

3. The love of wealth leads one to practical _______________.

4. The love of wealth creates unending _______________ for more.

5. The love of wealth brings in false _________________.
III. In Jesus sermon on the mount, He teaches us the right attitude toward material wealth
(Matthew 8:19-24)
1. For a believer, heaven is the only _____________ place for treasure.

2. The believer is to be ________________ in his giving.

3. The believer is to have a single-minded ________________ to God.

4. The believer is to ______________ God not material wealth.

IV. CONCLUSION
Jesus said For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also (Luke 12:34). Where
is your heart? Is it with yourself or with God? What is your treasure? Is it money and things or
God and His kingdom that last forever? Those are questions we answer not with words but with
the manner of our lives, in our getting or in our giving. We need to turn to God in faith, seeking
grace to change our lives for his sake, and we can be sure that he will provide ways that bring
true riches to us and glory to His name