Balancing Life's Demands - How to Escape the Rat Race... Forever!, Part 2

Chip wraps up this series with an important reminder of what it takes to be truly successful in your spiritual life, in your relationships, and in your finances.

The root problem in priority living according to Jesus is MATERIALISM.

Matthew 6:1-18

• Two motives
• Two treasures
• Two eyes
• Two masters

Summary: Do not allow the pursuit of material things to thwart your spiritual development.

Question:

• How can we live in a material world without becoming materialistic? -Matthew 6:24-34

The symptom:

• Anxiety is the mark of a life preoccupied with material things.

The explanation: Stop your preoccupation with material things because...

1. It's short-sighted –Matthew 6:25b
2. It's illogical –Matthew 6:28-30
3. It's unprofitable –Matt ...