
Money: The Scoreboard of Life | James 5:1-6
• Series: James
This sermon is part of our series walking through the book of James showing how genuine faith produces steadfast endurance, godly wisdom, and practical obedience in everyday life. Discover how to measure true financial success using God's scoring system instead of the world's accumulation-focused approach. This message explores the biblical perspective on money management, revealing why God cares deeply about how we handle our finances and what it reveals about our hearts. Learn the three common ways people get money wrong: moving from wise saving to sinful hoarding, shifting from serving others to defrauding them in business relationships, and transitioning from sacrificial living to self-indulgent spending. Understand the crucial difference between saving for legitimate needs and hoarding excess wealth while others suffer. Explore God's radical purpose for work and money - not just personal provision but serving others in need. Discover how Jesus' example of sacrifice should transform our approach to finances, moving from accumulation to generous stewardship. This practical teaching includes actionable steps for conducting a personal financial audit using biblical principles. Evaluate your saving versus hoarding patterns, examine your business relationships for integrity, and assess whether your spending reflects God's priorities or worldly values.Key topics covered include biblical money management, Christian stewardship, financial wisdom, generosity, work ethics, business integrity, and eternal perspective on wealth. Perfect for anyone seeking to align their finances with their faith and discover the joy that comes from using resources to serve others rather than just accumulating for themselves.Whether you're struggling with financial decisions, looking to grow in biblical stewardship, or wanting to understand God's perspective on money and work, this message provides clear guidance for measuring success the way God does. Transform your relationship with money and discover the purpose and satisfaction that comes from generous living. Hays Hills Baptist Church seeks to bring life-changing hope, to an ever-changing people, through the unchanging Gospel To learn more, visit hayshills.com


