Taming the Money Monster

A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN

“Taming the Money Monster”

Introduction-

Two basic biblical principles will help us to tame the money monster:

I. THE PRINCIPLE OF ATTITUDE

1- The Wrong Attitudes

a) Love of money- 1 Tim. 6:6-10

b) Pride in money- 1 Tim. 6:17

c) Trust in money- 1 Tim. 6:17

2- The Right Attitudes

a) Money is a servant- 1 Tim. 6:17

1 Cor. 4:7; James 1:17

b) Spiritual things take priority- 1 Tim. 6:6

Matt. 6:19-21, 24, 31-33

c) We should be willing to give to others- 1 Tim. 6:18

d) We should be content with what God gives- 1 Tim. 6:6-8

Heb. 13:5; Phil. 4:10-12

II. THE PRINCIPLE OF SOUND MANAGEMENT

1- The Goals of Sound Management

2- The Priorities of Sound Management

a) Give to God

Mal. 3:10

b) Pay yourself

Prov. 21:20

c) Pay your bills

Conclusion- Following these principles will lead to financial freedom and marital harmony