Jesus spoke more about money than about heaven and hell
Over ½ of the parables in the NT = money

1 out of 6 verses in Matt. Mark, Luke has to do with money management. why?
It’s such an important part of our lives
You can tell what a person’s priorities are in his life by looking at two things: his schedule and his check book

How to Stretch Your Dollar? Solomon’s Advise:

1. KEEP GOOD RECORDS
Be sure you know the condition of your flocks,
give careful attention to your herds. Prov. 27:3
You need to know what you owe; what you own,
what you earn and where your money is going,

2. PLAN YOUR SPENDING
The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste (impulse buying) leads to poverty. Prov. 21:5
Make a budget to control your spending

3. ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE
Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great wealth with turmoil Proverbs 15:6
Paul: I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content. Philippians 4:11
Aim high, but do not overextend at the expense of your health, family, others and specially your spiritual life

4. SHARE WITH OTHERS IN NEED
One man gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. Proverbs 11:24
A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25
Proverbs 19:17
He who is kind to the poor LENDS to the Lord,
and he will reward him for what he has done.
THEN YOUR MONEY IS REALLY STRETCHING
Because the Lord pays high interest: 100 times plus eternal life – Mark 10:30!
But the Fool looks only for I, Me, Mine, Myself: Lk. 12:16-21

5. THE GREATEST INVESTMENT OF MY MONEY IS IN GETTING PEOPLE INTO HEAVEN
Then your money is stretched all the way to heaven!
Matthew 6:19
Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. Mt. 6:19
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matt. 6:20
Honor the Lord with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;
then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.
Proverbs 3:9, 10

Invitation: to be faithful in your giving to Jesus