Breathing Room: Breathing Financially

2300+ verses in scripture talk about money, 15% of Jesus' teachings were about money.
1 Cor 6:12 “I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything.

The lies:
1. We lack trust.
2. We've bought into the lies. Joy and contentment can be purchased
3. We're temporal/earthly focused.
4. Our hearts go unchecked.

The remedy:
Lk 12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.  Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
1. Trust God. Lk 12:32 God gives us everything we need and more. Tithing: Gen 14, 28; Lev 27:30; Num 18:25-28; Deut 14:22-24; 2 Chron 31:5-6; Mal 3; Mt 23:23; Lk 18:2.
2. Know, believe, and love the Truth. Lk 12:33a. Josh Becker book: The More of Less. Buy only things that have purpose in your life.
3. Maximize your treasure in heaven, not on earth. Lk 12:33.
4. Check your heart regularly. Allow God to check your heart. Ps 139:23 "Search me and know my anxious thoughts."
Lk 3:10-14 "What should we do then?” the crowd asked.  John answered, “Anyone who has two shirts should share with the one who has none, and anyone who has food should do the same.”  Even tax collectors came to be baptized. “Teacher,” they asked, “what should we do?”  “Don’t collect any more than you are required to,” he told them.  Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” He replied, “Don’t extort money and don’t accuse people falsely—be content with your pay.”