1 john 3:16-3:20

Money isn’t the most important thing. But it is important. All the treasure we manage reflects our spiritual health. It’s a little thing maybe. But it reflects all we are. Let's be practical about money. We need to work. We need to avoid debt. We need to save some. We need to give some. We need to remember it all belongs to God. Why? Because we want to put our treasure in heaven.

Money isn’t the most important thing. But it is important. All the treasure we manage reflects our spiritual health. It’s a little thing maybe. But it reflects all we are. Let's be practical about money. We need to work. We need to avoid debt. We need to save some. We need to give some. We need to remember it all belongs to God. Why? Because we want to put our treasure in heaven.

A. David’s Extravagant Kindness to Mephibosheth:
1. David the victor was perfectly entitled to eliminate King Saul’s heirs, but chooses to show kindness to Saul’s grandson Mephibosheth, Jonathan’s son. (2 Sam 9:7)
Def. Entitlement: the right or authority to do or have something
Is there someone God wants you to show extravagant kindness to this week?
2. Mephibosheth called himself “a dead dog,” thinking he did not deserve King David’s kindness. (2 Sam 9:8)
In what ways are you like Mephibosheth before God?
3. David granted Mephibosheth to always eat at the king’s table. (2 Sam 9:13)
As a Christian, do you feel like an heir to your Heavenly Father’s spiritual kingdom? Especially when you come to the Lord’s Table?
B. God’s Extravagant Kindness to Us
1. God gave us Jesus, who laid down his life for us. (1 John 3:16)
2. Therefore we love others with actions and in truth. (1 John 3:18)