More Than Money
“Monster of More”
Philippians 4:10-20

We are satisfied with what we have, until we discover something we don’t have.

4,000-10,000 ads a day

How much would make you happy?
“Just a little more”

Monster of more

Lies of “more”
I should have more; it’s not fair = Envy & Comparison
I deserve more = Greed
I thought God promised more = Entitlement

God doesn’t promise more; He promises rewards for good stewardship.

“One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.” – Jesus, Luke 16:10

Philippians 4:10-20

You slay the “monster of more” with contentment.

Contentment is when you are at rest in your heart.
A lack of Biblical stewardship creates restlessness.

Contentment is …
Trusting in Jesus; breaking trust in money – Philippians 4:10-11

“You can’t trust in God and in money at the same time. Belief in one is unbelief in the other.” – John Piper, Future Grace

5 ways to break trust in money:
1. Spend less than you earn 

“He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity (meaningless).” – Ecclesiastes 5:10

2. Reduce living to 80%

10 / 10 / 80

3. Avoid the use of debt 

Everyone wants a financial miracle; you just don’t want to be in a position to need one!

4. Build margin (save) – Proverbs 21:20

“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.” – Proverbs 6:6-8

Make a category for everything
$1,000 Emergency fund 
Cut consumption 
	
5. Set long-term goals

The United States ranks 12th in percentage of household income saved.
61% of Americans live paycheck-to-paycheck
87% have less than $10,000 in savings
57%  have less than $1,000 in savings
33% have less than $100 in savings

If it doesn’t appear that God is providing for you, could the problem be poor stewardship?

Contentment is …
Being thankful for what you already have – Philippians 4:12-13

“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” –1 Thessalonians 5:13

Money is a terrible boss, so make money the employee.  

Contentment is …
Found in developing a heart of generosity – Philippians 4:14-20

“…remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” – Acts 20:35

Give / Save / Live
10 / 10 / 80  

Contentment
Break trust in money
Thankfulness
Generosity

When we focus on God’s financial priorities, we will find contentment and ensure our heavenly reward.