Faith Works: Investing 101
10/12/08
Dr. Phil Wilkes, James 5:1-6
James issues a strong warning to those whom God has blessed and made wealthy. Some will hear this and immediately tune out because they do not believe they are rich. The average income in the United States is approximately 43,000 - $45,000. Those whose incomes exceed $50,000 are in the top 25% of incomes in the United States.
When you consider that the average annual income in some other nations, like Mali at $960, every person in America is rich. So James writes to give us some help in how to manage all God has given to us.
James wants us to understand that our wealth and resources are not to become a little god in life that is constantly pursued. Instead there is a call to repent from selfish indulgences and to once again understand why God entrusts his resources in your life.
If you have more than you need then it is not your need God is interested in. God puts more in your life than you need so you can share what God has given you with those around you. It is so you can invest in God’s Kingdom and help share the gospel around the world. It is so you can be the one who gives a cup of cold water in Jesus name to those who are hurting.
James reminds us that one day we will be held accountable to the Lord for how we use the resources God entrusts to our care. So how are you doing managing all of God’s resources that are on loan to you?
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James issues a strong warning to those whom God has blessed and made wealthy. Some will hear this and immediately tune out because they do not believe they are rich. The average income in the United States is approximately 43,000 - $45,000. Those whose incomes exceed $50,000 are in the top 25% of incomes in the United States.
When you consider that the average annual income in some other nations, like Mali at $960, every person in America is rich. So James writes to give us some help in how to manage all God has given to us.
James wants us to understand that our wealth and resources are not to become a little god in life that is constantly pursued. Instead there is a call to repent from selfish indulgences and to once again understand why God entrusts his resources in your life.
If you have more than you need then it is not your need God is interested in. God puts more in your life than you need so you can share what God has given you with those around you. It is so you can invest in God’s Kingdom and help share the gospel around the world. It is so you can be the one who gives a cup of cold water in Jesus name to those who are hurting.
James reminds us that one day we will be held accountable to the Lord for how we use the resources God entrusts to our care. So how are you doing managing all of God’s resources that are on loan to you?
Podcast