Wisdom for Wealth | Part 1: How to Master Money Before it Masters You

In the opening message of the Wisdom for Wealth series, Pastor Hazen Stevens reframes the way we think about money. Most conversations about wealth focus on strategy—how to make more, invest better, or advance financially. But Scripture begins with a deeper question: Who—or what—are you trusting?

Jesus taught that the heart cannot serve two masters. Money itself is not the problem; it is the posture of the heart toward money that shapes our lives. When money becomes our security, identity, or hope, it quietly takes the place meant for God. But when wealth is stewarded under God’s authority, it becomes a tool that advances purpose rather than competing with it.

Key Scriptures:
Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Matthew 6:22–23, Malachi 3:10, Proverbs 10:4, Proverbs 10:22

Main Points:

1. The most important financial question is not strategy, but trust

2. Money is a tool; the love of money distorts the heart

3. The love of money often appears as anxiety, comparison, or coveting

4. Wealth that honors God follows three rhythms: Submit, Trust, Produce

5. Healthy wealth grows while deepening devotion to God

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