Pay Yourself Last

How do you balance giving with bills, debt, and savings?In Matthew 25:14–30, Jesus tells the Parable of the Bags of Gold—a master entrusts his servants with significant resources, then returns to settle accounts. The issue isn’t how much they received, but what they did with what was entrusted to them. The big question won’t be, “What did you do with your money?” but “What did you do with His money?”Today’s message includes three practical steps for faithful stewardship:Face it so you can be faithful: Get honest and accurate about what comes in and what goes out. A budget is a plan—on purpose.Order your money by the Owner’s priorities: Give first, save second, and live on the rest.Remember the goal: God entrusts resources so we can do good—loving our neighbors in practical, tangible ways (Matt. 25:31–46).If you’re new with us, we’re glad you’re here. Thanks for joining Creekside Community Church online.New here? Learn more about Creekside Community Church and ways to get connected at creekside.cc.