Zac Poonen - Jesus Came to Save Us from the Love of Money

Zac PoonenMarch 20, 202339mWatch on YouTube

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Speaker: Zac Poonen Title: Jesus Came to Save Us from the Love of Money Date: 03/19/2023 Our Goal as Christians is this: To be an exact reflection of Jesus, the Son of God (Romans 8:29) We do this individually by growing in purity in our personal lives (1 John 3:2-3) We do this corporately by becoming fully functioning members of a local Church (Ephesians 4:11-16)

Summary

Jesus taught that a person cannot serve two masters, specifically God and wealth, requiring a complete devotion to God. The speaker emphasizes that true Christian life means prioritizing God above all earthly attachments, using the example of Zacchaeus to illustrate that salvation, in this context, means being saved from the love of money. This salvation is a change in attitude and devotion to God, not merely a change in financial status.

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Serving God and wealthJesus states that a person cannot serve two masters, identifying the two masters as God and wealth, which requires believers to take this command seriously.Luke 16:13

Zacchaeus encounters JesusZacchaeus, a wealthy tax collector who gained money wrongly, encounters Jesus and immediately decides to make restitution to those he cheated.

Saved from the love of moneyJesus declares that salvation has come to Zacchaeus's house, not just in the general sense, but specifically saving him from the love of money.

The Blessing of Abraham and searching scriptureJesus calls Zacchaeus a son of Abraham, connecting his attitude toward money to the Blessing of Abraham received through Christ.

The wicked borrows and does not pay backScripture warns that failing to return borrowed items or money makes a person wicked, emphasizing that faithfulness in small things matters greatly to God.Psalm 37:21

Owe no man anythingBelievers are commanded to owe no one anything, meaning they should live simply and avoid remaining in debt.

Admitting our lostness in the love of moneyJust as sinners must admit they are sinners to be saved, people must admit their bondage to the love of money for Jesus to save them from it.

Abraham's obedience and detachmentGod called Abraham at age 75 to leave his home and comfort, weaning him away from attachment to earthly things.

Abraham lets Lot choose firstWhen a dispute arose over land, Abraham graciously allowed Lot to choose the best portion first, demonstrating the true attitude of a child of Abraham.

Abraham refuses the king of Sodom's wealthAfter rescuing Lot, Abraham refused to take even a shoelace or thread from the king of Sodom so that God alone would receive the credit for making him rich.

Abraham insists on paying for Sarah's burial siteWhen buying a burial place for Sarah, Abraham insisted on paying full price rather than taking it as a gift from an unconverted person.

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