Vitally Important

Vitally Important

When it came to the topic of money, Jesus was not reticent. In fact, he talked about it surprisingly often. 11 of his 39 parables are related in one way or another to money.

Money…whether you have it, or you don’t. Whether you’re striving for it or planning for it. Its absence or its presence can create all kinds of problems: envy or self-righteousness if you don’t have it, or arrogance, pride, and hard-heartedness if you do.

Money is so vitally important because Jesus says that more than anything it resonates with, and even reveals your heart—what you love—because “where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” (Luke 12:34)

We are just deeply connected to “our” money. This was reality for people in Jesus’ day, and it’s reality for us today.

And so, if we desire to have a healthy relationship with our money, we must listen to what Jesus has to say…even when it’s difficult or awkward, as in this week’s Gospel reading.

See you Sunday.

Steve+

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Children’s Formation, Nursery, and Usher/Safety Training @ 1309—Tomorrow, September 20, and Saturday, September 27, 10:00-11:30AM

Discovery Luncheons—Sunday, September 28, Sunday, October 26 & Sunday, November 30 following worship. Open to all who are new to Redeemer or interested in finding out more about membership. Please let Steve know you’re planning to attend.

Fall Women’s Retreat with Chrystie Cole—Friday, October 24 (7-9:30PM) & Saturday, October 25 (9AM-1PM) @ 1309. Cost: $50 per person.

“Fifth” Sunday Potluck/Membership Sunday—November 24 following worship

 Morning Prayer—Tuesday-Friday, 8AM on Zoom

 Evening Prayer—Wednesdays, 7PM on Zoom

 Men’s Bible Study—Thursdays, 7AM @ 1309

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