Noah Herrin launches a multi-week series called "Money Moves," teaching from Matthew 6 that money can either be a tool or an idol. He argues that when money becomes a god in our hearts it blinds us, steals our joy, and competes with Jesus for the throne of our lives. Using illustrations (a man wrapping trash as gifts, a wallet demonstration, a child and a marshmallow) he draws out three moves from the text: move your treasure, move your eyes (clear your vision), and move your master (choose whom you serve). He challenges listeners to practical steps - repent, give, steward wisely, and sign up for the church's Financial Foundations class - so their money advances things that last (people and God's kingdom) rather than perish.
“I wonder if the devil is not doing the exact same thing ... enticing people believing that they are the prize of life, picking them up, feeling great for a moment, till they get to where they want to go, and they realize that their treasure is actually trash.” · Noah Herrin
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Practical steps: sign up for the Financial Foundations class to learn budgeting and stewardship; practice reminding yourself 'I have enough' in seasons of scarcity; respond to the conviction of greed by giving some away and repenting so generosity can correct your vision; decide who is your master and realign your money to serve God's mission rather than personal idolatries.
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