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  LUKE 12:15
  by Chuck Smith
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Summary: Jesus teaches that true happiness and contentment come from a
solid relationship with Him, not from material possessions.

Topics: "Covetousness", "True Happiness"
Scripture References: Matthew 6:19, Luke 12:15

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Chuck Smith addresses the dangers of covetousness, emphasizing that true
happiness does not come from material possessions but from a solid
relationship with Jesus Christ. He warns against the misconception that
wealth and possessions guarantee contentment, highlighting the
importance of prioritizing relationships and health over material gain.
Smith illustrates that a right relationship with Jesus leads to improved
family dynamics and overall life satisfaction. He concludes by urging
listeners to measure their worth not by earthly treasures but by their
richness toward God.

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CONTENT
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Intro: Two brothers were fighting over an inheritance. Jesus said,
"Beware of

covetousness..."

I. A COMMON MISCONCEPTION.

A. Jesus uses two words of caution.

1. Take heed.

2. Beware.

B. So many think that they can only be happy by possessing.

1. A nice home, a fancy car, a fast boat, a Palm Springs condo.

2. These things cannot guarantee happiness.

3. They cannot bring contentment.

C. There are many things more important than possessions Some have
sacrificed these

very things for possessions.

1. Relationships.

a. You may end up in your big home alone.

b. You may have a fast ski boat and no one to ski with.

2. Health.

a. So many push so hard to attain, they destroy their health.

b. They attain only to lose by mounting doctor bills.

3. Life.

a. Following parable 16-20.

b. "What should it profit a man..."

II. OF WHAT DOES LIFE CONSIST?

A. A solid relationship with Jesus Christ.

1. This is where it must start "And this is the record.."

2. You have not begun to live until you submit your life to Him.

3. Nothing in life can be more important than this.

a. If to attain any possession or position you must sacrifice your

relationship with Him, you are getting a bad deal.

b. Jesus calls the man a fool who lays up treasure for himself but is

not rich toward God.

c. Jesus said the heathen seek after the material things, but if we

will "seek first the kingdom of God and.."

B. A right relationship with Jesus Christ will bring a right
relationship with my

family.

1. I will be a right kind of husband.

2. A right kind of father.

3. A right kind of grandfather.

4. It will correct all my relationships.

C. Having the right priorities in life is all important.

D. The most important measurement of a man is not how much treasure have
you laid up

for yourself and your heirs, but how much treasure have you in heaven?
How rich

fare you toward God?

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/chuck-smith/luke-1215/
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