God’s Investment Funds Yield Eternal Dividends

Current Teaching Series Financial Fitness

God's Investment Funds Yield Eternal Dividends Rick Warren — July 25, 2018 "They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life" (1 Timothy 6:18-19 NLT). The Bible says in 1 Timothy 6:18-19, "They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life" (NLT). You are going to enjoy forever what you invest in heaven, and you invest in heaven every time you use money for good. So how do you do that? Any financial advisor will tell you not to put all your eggs in one basket. You put your money into different funds for a balanced portfolio. Did you know that God has given different "funds" that you can invest in for eternity? We're going to look at three today and two tomorrow. These funds are proven. They have a track record. They're protected. They are risk-free, and they yield enormous dividends. God's Growth Fund. This is anytime you invest in something that is going to grow your character. Proverbs 10:16 says, "The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin" (NLT). So how do you enhance your life with your money? You use it to grow spiritually, intellectually, and emotionally. When you use money to develop your skills and become mature, you are investing in eternity. God's Mutual Fund. This is every time you use money to encourage fellowship and build relationships with other believers. Romans 12:13 says, "When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality" (NLT). Why does God want you to use some of your money to show love to other believers? There are three reasons. First, it proves that you're in God's family. Second, it creates unity. And third, it's a witness to unbelievers. God's Service Fund. This is when you invest in eternity by using money to serve others. God wants you to take some of your money and use it to help people who are in need. Proverbs 11:24 says, "The world of the generous gets larger and larger; the world of the stingy gets smaller and smaller" (The Message). In other words, the more you help others, the more God blesses you. Why? Because God is a giver. He is generous, and he wants you to become like him. You do this by investing in your character, other believers, and people in need.PLAY today's audio teaching from Pastor Rick >> Talk About It How are you spending money on things that work against building your character? What skills do you want to develop that you think would honor God? What is your motivation for being generous? Why do you want others to consider you a generous person? Why is it important to demonstrate to people that you are in God's family by the way you take care of other believers?

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Series Summary Session 1: The Foundation of Financial Health Session 2: The Law of Contentment Session 3: The Law of Sowing and Reaping Session 4: Habits of Financial Health Session 5: Where Best to Invest PLAY TODAY'S BROADCAST

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