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Ephesians 4:28

TODAY’S VERSE:     He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing something useful with his own hands, that he may have something to share with those in need.

WORKPLACE THIEVERY?
   _{^{Proverbs 19:22  &  16:8;  28:6     Exodus 20:15     Titus 2:9-12     Proverbs 18:9}}

Why Would A “Committed Christian” Steal?

>  Financial Fear - Industry Standards – Moral Blindspots.

   
WORKPLACE MYTHS:

1) Work is a necessary evil.
        _{^{Genesis 2:15  &  2:2     Exodus 20:9-10  &  Leviticus 16:29-34
        2 Thessalonians 3:10     Proverbs 20:21}}

Fact is:    We were made to work
                 Unearned wealth is dangerous wealth

   
2) There’s a perfect job out there somewhere.
        _{^{Genesis 3:17-19     Proverbs 14:23     1 Timothy 6:6-8  &  Philippians 4:12-13}}

Fact is:    Adam's curse still applies
                 Contentment comes from within

   
3) Some Christians are in full-time ministry.
        _{^{Colossians 3:23     2 Corinthians 5:20     Daniel 1-6}}

Fact is:    Every job is a ministry assignment           

   
4) Financial success is a sign of God’s approval.
        _{^{Luke 18:18-27     1 Timothy 6:5     Job  &  Psalm 73}}

Fact is:    Money can be a blessing or a curse           

   
5) God blesses us financially so we can get nicer stuff.
        _{^{Proverbs 21:20     Luke 12:16-21     1 Timothy 6:17-19     Deuteronomy 24:19-21
        2 Corinthians 9:10-11}}

Fact is:    A fool devours all he has
                 A wise man saves AND shares

   
6) I’ll be generous when I hit it big.
        _{^{Mark 12:41-44  &  2 Corinthians 8:1-4     Proverbs 3:9-10     Luke 16:10-11
        Haggai 1:3-11}}

Fact is:    It will never happen