Stuck - Lesson 4

• 1 Chronicles 29:11 (NLT)
• 1 Chronicles 29:12 (NLT)
• Proverbs 3:9 (NLT)
• Proverbs 3:10 (NLT)
• Proverbs 6:6 (NLT)
• Proverbs 6:7 (NLT)
• Proverbs 6:8 (NLT)
• Proverbs 22:7 (NLT)
• Proverbs 22:26 (NLT)
• Proverbs 22:27 (NLT)
• Malachi 3:8 (NLT)
• Malachi 3:9 (NLT)
• Malachi 3:10 (NLT)
• Matthew 6:24 (NLT)
• 1 Timothy 6:9 (NLT)
• 1 Timothy 6:10 (NLT)
• 1 Timothy 6:17 (NLT)
• 1 Timothy 6:18 (NLT)

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Spend like there is no tomorrow.

Money is the best or worst of communication in marriage. One thing in common is the issue of control. Matt 6:24. You can't serve two masters. God knew the power of money in relationships. Jesus doesn't want your money. Jesus is concerned about your money not getting you.

1 Chron 29:11-12. Basically is being said everything belongs to God.

Its not about the size of your pile of things. Its how you manage your pile. Who is in control.

What happens when God is control? There is a fusion of joy. You need to live within his design.

3 pieces of biblical reason to get in align with God:

1. 
   Give faithfully to God. No matter how hard it is. Provide 3:9-10. God will bless you when you give. Give 10%. Mal 3:8-10. Don't cheat God. "Try me. Put me to the test. " Do it from your heart.
   
2. 
   Avoid going into debt. Greatest joy killer in relationships. Debt is a mistake. Provide 22:7, 26-27.
   
3. 
   Live generously within your means. Share it. spend it. enjoy the 90%. 1 Tim 6:9-10, 17, 18. Our control of money leads us down a path of destruction. True life is abundant life.
   

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