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2. GENUINE SECURITY

"My mom is always telling me that I need to marry a man with a lot of money and learn a trade so that I can have  a good job to fall back on for the rest of my life," says 17-year-old Sarah.  "The only thing that seems to be on her mind is where her next paycheck is coming from."

To think  about:  When contemplating the future, what legitimate concerns do you have? When does legitimate concern cross the line and become inordinate worry? How might Sarah's mom provide a more balanced approach to financial security? 

Bible principles to consider: 

* Stop storing up for yourselves treasures upon the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break in and steal." -Matthew 6:19. 

* "You do not know what your life be tomorrow." -James 4:14. 

The bottom line:  There is more to secure future than stockpiling money. After all, money can be stolen-and it cannot cure disease or prevent death.  (Ecclesiastes 7:12)   The Bible teaches that genuine security comes from knowing God and his purpose. -John 17:3.

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