Become Truly Rich | Healing Springs Church, Basingstoke

Luke 12:13-15
Luke 12:16-21
Luke 12:42-48

What does it mean to be rich?

In a worldly standard, being rich means having lots of money and possessions
In a worldly standard, it means having more than enough money and possessions than you will ever need in your lifetime and beyond
In a godly standard, being rich means being abundantly supplied
In a godly standard, being rich means having all your needs met and having enough resources to be a blessing to others
In a godly standard, being rich means having enough resources to do God’s will

Was Jesus a rich man or a poor man?

In a worldly standard, Jesus was neither rich nor poor; he was middle class!
Jesus did not go about begging or borrowing; He was sufficiently supplied and His ministry had enough to take care of its needs and give to the poor (needy)
Jesus did not have lots of money. However, he had enough resources to do God’s will and his needs were always provided for
The life of Jesus demonstrates how God can supply our needs through our faith in Him and obedience to His instructions
Jesus became poor for our sake at the cross; He was stripped of everything material thing that He had

What does it mean to be rich toward God?

Being rich toward God means having a rich relationship with God
Being rich toward God means laying up your treasures in Heaven
Being rich toward God refers to your work of faith, labour of love and perseverance of hope
Having lots of money is not proof of spirituality; unbelievers can do same and better
Your spiritual richness is defined by the things in your life that an unbeliever cannot achieve – Faith, Hope and Love
The richness of your relationship with God is reflected in the depth of your devotion and service to Him (this includes your attitude and commitment to church – the Body of Christ)

Who is a fool, according to the Bible?

Someone who does not regard God!
Someone who does not recognize or acknowledge God as his source
Someone who thinks their prosperity is all by their power!
Someone who refuses to appreciate God
Someone who does not appreciate the value of their soul!
Someone who does not invest into their eternity
Someone who refuses to learn from their past mistakes in taking God for granted!

How can I appreciate God?

You appreciate God by giving!
Thanksgiving, Generous giving (time, talents and money) and Forgiving
Having time for God and the things of God is part of your giving!
Tithing (10% of your income given directly to the Lord via the local church) is the starting point of your generous giving in money, Malachi 3:8-12, Hebrews 7:1-9
Using your talents and energy to serve God in the church is part of your giving!
Forgiving others is an act of generosity; you forgive them because of Jesus
You are not truly grateful until you express it in giving, forgiving and thanksgiving!

2022: A Year of Fruitfulness

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