“7. be not deceived; god is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. gal....

“7. Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. 8. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting.” Gal. 6:7-8Gal. 6:7-8

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“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”

1 Tim. 6:10 NKJV1 Tim. 6:10 NKJV

Zacchaeus Rich YoungRuler

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PublicanPublican - Tax collectors for RomansRichRich - Successful in his workShortShort - climbed tree to see JesusJesusJesus invited himselfMurmuredMurmured - gone to house of a sinnerSalvationSalvation is come to this house

Zacchaeus - Luke 19:1-10

Great PossessionsGreat Possessions - Mt. 19:22Mt. 19:22

A young man A young man - Mt. 19:20Mt. 19:20

A rulerA ruler - Lk. 18:18Lk. 18:18

Rich Young Ruler - Mt.19:16-26Mk. 10:17-27 Lk. 18:18-30

Comparison of the Two Men

Similarities:Similarities: Both were Rich Both were Israelites Both were Eager to meet Jesus Both Talked with Jesus

Comparison of the Two Men

Differences:Differences: Zacchaeus was generous but the rich ruler was not Zacchaeus had a poor reputation but the ruler had a good name Choices after meeting Jesus were different

Comparison of the Two Men

Zacchaeus:Zacchaeus: Joyfully received Jesus Indicated his repentance Blessed with forgiveness

Comparison of the Two Men

Rich Young RulerRich Young Ruler Had been a keeper of Law of Moses Wanted eternal life He turned away from Jesus in Sorrow

The Choices and Their Consequences

Attitude toward their wealthAttitude toward their wealth Mark 10:23-24Mark 10:23-24 = hard for those with riches to enter into God’s kingdom 1 Tim.6:17-191 Tim.6:17-19 - do not trust in riches 1 Tim.6:6-111 Tim.6:6-11 - the love of money is a root

of all kinds of evil

The Choices and Their Consequences

Choices according to what he lovedChoices according to what he loved ZacchaeusZacchaeus loved serving Jesus more than his wealth Rich young RulerRich young Ruler loved his riches more than he loved God

The Choices and Their Consequences

Consequences were staggeringConsequences were staggering Rich young RulerRich young Ruler lost the chance to be a disciple of Christ ZacchaeusZacchaeus saw salvation come to his house that day

The choices we make in life effectour eternal destiny !!!

And He said to them, "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses.” Luke 12:15 NKJVLuke 12:15 NKJV

“...Take care to keep yourselves free from the desire for property; for a man's life is not made up of the number of things which he has.” B.B.E.B.B.E.

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“But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. 11 Tim. 6:9 NKJV Tim. 6:9 NKJV

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“a trap (as fastened by a noose or notch); figuratively, a trick or stratagem”

“Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.” Heb. 13:5 ASV

Remember ZacchaeusZacchaeus and the Rich Young RulerRich Young Ruler

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Sermon by Arthur PigmanSermon by Arthur Pigman

Evans Church of Christ Evans Church of Christ

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Sunday Morning Sept. 24, 2006Sunday Morning Sept. 24, 2006