Three Things That Money Cannot Buy

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 will be tomorrow." - JAMES 4:14. 

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

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