Prioritization & Acquisition of Wealth & Possessions
Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven

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Jesus His Commandment

    Matthew 6:19-21

    This Primary Bible reference is a unique Bible reference according to the words of Jesus, which best summarizes this step.

Negative commandments:
  • Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on
Commandment category: Prioritization & Acquisition of Wealth & Possessions

Direct Bible References

Extra direct Bible references which expands or explain the same step.

  • Matthew 6:24-25
  • Matthew 12:34-35
  • Matthew 19:21
  • Luke 16:13
  • Galatians 6:6
  • Colossians 3:1-2
  • 1 Timothy 6:17-19
  • James 5:1-3

Indirect Bible References

Extra, more indirect Bible references, relating to the same step.

  • Exodus 35:29

  • Psalms 62:11

  • Habakkuk 2:9

  • Haggai 1:4-11

  • Malachi 3:8-10

  • Luke 12:33-34
  • Philippians 3:20
  • Revelation 3:20

OT Law Bible References

Old Testament Law Bible references which will relate to OT Commandments (Jewish tradition teached that there are 613 commandments or mitzvot in the Torah).

  • Leviticus 25:14

Example Bible References

In these Bible references you will find examples and testimonies how this step was being executed.


  • Genesis 41:47-49

  • Luke 12:16-21
  • 1 Corinthians 9:11-14

Wisdom Bible References

Wisdom Bible references will relate to one of the Wisdom Literare Books from the Old Testament.


  • Proverbs 1:17-19

  • Proverbs 11:4

  • Proverbs 11:28

  • Proverbs 13:22

  • Proverbs 15:16

  • Proverbs 21:13

  • Proverbs 22:9

  • Proverbs 23:4

  • Proverbs 31:16

  • Ecclesiastes 5:9

Duplicate Bible References

Another Bible reference to more or less the same as the primary, direct or indirect, with not much new information, although it will confirm the same Bible references:


  • Luke 6:45
  • Luke 18:22

Study Bible References

Extra Bible references (most often larger parts of Bible books) which are good for extra study on this step:


  • Exodus 35:4-29


Legend

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  • A related Bible reference to the step which is negative, something you should not do
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is both positive and negative
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is positive, something you should do or learn from
  • A related Bible reference to the step which is not yet determined positive or negative

"if you own something you can't give up, you don't own it, it owns you"

Quote by: Jim Elliott


Drawings

Jenske Visser -

Artist: Jenske Visser

Short Movies

The Beat by Allan Parr - 7 principles on how every Christian should manage their money

Did you know that Jesus spoke more about money than any other subject in the gospels? That means that God expects us to be good stewards with the money He has blessed us with. So, in this video I share with you 7 biblical principles on how to be a good steward of the money God has blessed us with.

Moving Works - Vapor

Inspired by the age-old question "What is your life?", this short film challenges the promises of the American dream and presents an alternative that offers so much more.

BibleProject - Why Jesus Said You Can’t Serve Both God and Money

Songs

Selah - More And More Of You
Joshua Generation Church - Treasure
Jon Reddick - Yield

Sermons

Francis Chan - Jouw leven als een touw
BibleProject - Podcast: What Kind of Treasure Is in Heaven?

Questions

Share your hearts together by discussing the following questions:
  • Is there anything you don't understand within this step?
  • Wat appeals to you about all Bible references and resources?
  • How do you apply this step in your life or do you experience any boundaries?
Extra questions:
  • How do you deal with tithes and voluntary offerings?
  • How do you think you as a Christian should deal with saving or investing?
  • Is there anything you could not give up?
  • What are your treasures?
  • Which of the 7 points mentioned by Alan Parr do you do/do not do and/or do you find difficult?