God does not mind you having wealth, but He calls you to place your trust in Him as your ultimate source, not in your job, business, or any material resource. When you shift your mindset from depending on worldly sources to relying on God, you open yourself up to His provision and guidance in every area of your life. No matter your financial situation, God is able to orchestrate things so that your needs are met, but He desires that you do it His way—by seeking Him first and trusting Him above all else. [14:37]
1 Timothy 6:17-19 (ESV)
As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Reflection: In what area of your life have you been relying more on your job, income, or other resources than on God as your source? What would it look like to intentionally shift your trust to Him this week?
When you put God and His kingdom first, He promises to add everything you need. Instead of anxiously striving to be your own provider, you are invited to walk in faith, trusting that God will place the right opportunities, people, and resources in your path. This means letting go of the need to control every outcome and believing that God’s timing and provision are perfect, even when it looks different from your plans. [13:24]
Matthew 6:33 (ESV)
But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
Reflection: What is one practical way you can put God first in your decisions or schedule today, trusting Him to provide for your needs?
God is not concerned with the brands you wear or the car you drive, but He is deeply interested in how you use your resources to help others. True wealth is not just about accumulating more for yourself, but about setting aside a portion to give, to do good, and to be actively involved in blessing those in need. When you organize your finances with generosity in mind, you participate in God’s work and experience the joy and freedom that comes from giving. [28:33]
Malachi 3:10 (ESV)
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
Reflection: Are you intentionally setting aside part of your income to give or bless others? What step can you take this week to organize your finances for generosity?
God has given you unique skills, talents, and resources—not just for your own benefit, but to serve others and advance His kingdom. Instead of focusing on what you lack, take inventory of what you do have and seek ways to use it for God’s glory. Improvement and growth, not just obtaining more, should be your obsession. Surround yourself with people who complement your weaknesses, and don’t be afraid to ask for help as you pursue God’s calling in your life. [23:07]
Romans 12:6-8 (ESV)
Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.
Reflection: What is one skill or resource you have that you can use to serve someone else this week? Who can you ask to help you grow in an area where you feel weak?
God rewards generosity, but His blessings are not always material or immediate. The greatest rewards are eternal, and you are called to worship God, not your wealth or the means by which you gain it. Even if you experience loss or setbacks, God is able to restore what was lost and bless you beyond what you can imagine. Keep your heart focused on Him, do your best, and let God handle the rest—knowing that He desires for you to have wealth, but not for wealth to have you. [46:50]
Joel 2:25 (ESV)
I will restore to you the years that the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter, my great army, which I sent among you.
Reflection: Is there something you’ve lost or missed out on that you’re still grieving? How can you surrender that to God today and trust Him to restore and bless you in His way and timing?
Today’s teaching centered on the truth that you can have Jesus and silver and gold. God is not opposed to His people having wealth; rather, He cares deeply about how we steward what He entrusts to us. The passage from 1 Timothy 6:17-20 reminds us that being rich is not inherently negative, nor is being poor a sign of greater spirituality. The key is to avoid pride and misplaced trust in uncertain riches, and instead to put our faith in the living God, who richly provides for us.
We explored the importance of being content with where we are, while also recognizing that God can and does bless His people with resources. The Bible is full of examples—Joseph, David, Solomon—of those who loved God and were also blessed materially. The issue is not the possession of wealth, but the posture of our hearts and the purpose for which we use what we have. God calls us to be rich in good works, ready to give, and willing to share. Our wealth is not just for our own enjoyment, but to be a blessing to others.
Practical wisdom was shared about organizing our finances: tithing, saving, investing, and even creating multiple streams of income. We must not over-spiritualize financial matters—sometimes the answer is not more prayer, but better habits and wise stewardship. God wants us to operate in the world with integrity, diligence, and generosity, using our skills and resources to meet needs and advance His kingdom.
Ultimately, our jobs, businesses, and investments are not our source—God is. We are to optimize our worship by laying up treasures in heaven, not just on earth. Blessings may come in material form, but the greatest rewards are eternal. Even if we experience setbacks or losses, God is able to restore what was lost, as illustrated by the story of Tommy Fleetwood’s perseverance and eventual victory. The call is to trust God, steward well, and never let wealth have our hearts.
In the spiritual, you have to depend on God to send the resources because why? They are not your source. And it is a difficult balance of switching, come on, to where a man or a company or a job or a business is your source to fully walking and believing that God will take care of your needs.
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#SourceOverResources
Sometimes, dear brothers and sisters, you don't need prayer. Sometimes, you need to get up and go to work. Come on. Sometimes, dear brothers and sisters, you don't need prayer. Sometimes, dear brothers and sisters, you need better spending habits. Come on. because this teaches us to be careful over -spiritualizing financial success because watch this.
[00:19:34]
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#RespectAttractsWealth
For some of you, you need to go home and take inventory, not of what you don't have, but of what you do have. What skills, what talents you have to where you can offset the shortings that you have in your life. He said, sit them down. So he says, what do you have? Yeah, you can't preach. Yeah, you can't sing, but you can do admin. You can run a business. You can wash cars. You can fix stuff that other folks can't do. Dear brothers and sisters, do not despise the skills and the talents that you do have.
[00:23:20]
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#ObsessedWithImprovement
God isn't fixated with you wearing Louis Vuitton. God isn't concerned about you driving a Bentley. God isn't concerned if you are riding first class. Come on. But what you will see is God is concerned about how you are helping others with the resources you get. Come on. You can have the Louis. You can have the Gucci. You can have the Nike. You can have the whatever it is. God ain't concerned about that. But what he does take notice of is how you are helping people with the wealth that you get. Come on.
[00:27:52]
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#RichInGoodWorks
``God always rewards those who are generous. Let me say that again. God always rewards those who are generous. We've considered that blessings blessings may very well come in the form of material rewards here on earth. But this is a confirmation in many passages throughout Scripture that blessing doesn't always come in the form of money. Come on. And we must not limit our expectation of God's blessing to be earthly or material things only. Come on. The best rewards are those we will have for all of eternity.
[00:40:14]
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#ToolsNotSources
Do not worship your wealth and do not worship how you get your wealth. Your job, your business, your ventures are not your source. They are tools that God utilizes in order to get your blessings to you. Watch this, you need more resources but not sources. And all you have to do is do your best and let God handle the rest.
[00:41:04]
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#RestorationThroughFaith
Everything that he lost, he got back and then some. The Bible says in the book of Joel, Joel chapter number 2 verse 25 says this, And I will restore to you the years that the locusts have eaten, the canker worm, and the calipiter, and the palmer worm, my great army, which I sent among you. So even God says, if you lose it, baby, if you trust me and believe and that I have great things in store for you, everything that you lost, I will give it back to you by optimizing your worship.
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#WealthWithWisdom
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