Sinister
“Overcoming Greed”
Matthew 6:24-34

7 Deadly Sins
	Envy - Identity issue
	Gluttony - Excess
	Wrath - Distorted love
	Lust - Defective sexual desires

Lust
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7 Deadly Sins
	Greed
	Sloth
	Pride

Engaging in any of these will cause us to forfeit our joy!

Greed
	God’s chief competition for your devotion is money.

Matthew 6:24-34
	
Tension
	Consumer (Spender)
	Hoarder (Saver)

Greed
	The assumption that everything I have or will get is for my consumption

The keys to overcoming greed are so simple!
	Contentment
	Generosity

Contentment
	Isn’t dependent on circumstances (Philippians 4:11b)
	Is something we learn and cultivate (Philippians 4:12)
	Comes from the strength of Jesus (Philippians 4:13)
	Happens by perspective (1 Timothy 6:6-10)
	Is based on a promise (Hebrews 13:5)

Generosity
	Give
	Save
	Live
	Share

Take your next right step in generosity
	First-time Giver
	Occasional Giver
	Intentional Giver
	Tithe Giver
	Extravagant Giver

Luke 12:15

Take your cue from the One who made you, loves you, and redeemed you.