Jeremiah 8:18-9:1, I Timothy 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13

Jesus almost never talks about his income! Financial resources were available through his disciples, gifts to Him as a Teacher, and simply living fairly frugal! Needless to say, money and work and possessions were daily concerns then as much as in our time. Jesus repeatedly guides us through example, parables, admonitions, and community living to ways to approach good stewardship.

“Show me the money” is the oft quoted memorable line from the 1996 movie Jerry Maguire about a sports agent and his clients. That line is now used in so many different settings and is often an exuberant way to express feelings about the blessings and woes of money. Jesus too has a memorable line that most church folks know: “you cannot love both God and mammon” Luke 16:13. Or you “cannot have two masters.” You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.

Sunday will be a reminder to be good stewards. And to not be fearful when lean financial days come upon us. The I Timothy passage is a call to pray for all both those who we assume have great resources, e.g. Kings and authorities, as well as “all people.”

Let those who have ears to hear…..hear.

Prayerfully,

Pastor Barry