The 4 BIGGEST LIES About Money That Christians Believe | Live Free with Josh Howerton

Does God want you to be rich? Does being poor mean you're more godly? And what did Jesus really mean when He said, "Seek first the kingdom of God"? In Episode 100 of the LIVE FREE Podcast, Pastors Carlos Erazo and Paul Cunningham unpack Matthew 6:33 and explain one of Jesus' most misunderstood teachings. What is the kingdom of God, and what does it actually look like to put God first in your everyday life? They challenge the prosperity gospel and poverty theology, explore what the Bible really teaches about money and possessions, and explain why wealth doesn't determine someone's spiritual condition. You'll also discover practical ways to make Jesus the center of your relationships, finances, work, and daily priorities. What you'll learn: • What Jesus meant by "Seek first the kingdom of God." • Why God's commands are designed for your good. • The difference between prosperity theology, poverty theology, and biblical stewardship. • Why wealth or poverty doesn't determine your faithfulness to God. • What Jesus promises about God's provision. • Practical ways to put Jesus at the center of every area of your life. Stand firm. Think biblically. Live free. ✝️ Find out what DID make it into the sermon: https://youtu.be/j9QEYfDC9Z8 💬 This week’s giveaway: Comment HAT 🧢 Want a Live Free hat of your own? Visit LiveFree.shop 📲 Looking to grow deeper in your faith? Check out the Lakepointe App to access our Discipleship Guide, daily Bible reading plan, and more. Text APP to 20411 to download 00:00:00 Coming Up on Live Free... 00:00:22 Join Us for Church Online! 00:01:11 Welcome - Episode 100 Bonus & Louie Giglio Preview 00:04:38 Today's Topic: Matthew 6:33 - Seek First the Kingdom 00:06:27 Into the Breach - The Campaign & Encounter Night 00:11:00 Every "Don't" in the Bible Is God Saying "Don't Hurt Yourself" 00:16:02 What Is the Kingdom of God? 5 Things Most Christians Don't Know 00:19:04 Jesus as the New Moses & the Sermon on the Mount 00:22:00 What Does "Seek First the Kingdom" Actually Mean? 00:34:14 Vote Reminder! Text VOTE to 20411 00:36:41 Seek First & All These Things - What Jesus Is (and Isn't) Promising 00:44:15 Four Categories: Wealthy & Godly, Poor & Ungodly, and Everything Between 00:49:12 Prosperity Gospel vs. Poverty Gospel vs. the Biblical Gospel 00:52:44 A Biblical Theology of Possessions - Four Key Principles 00:58:41 Practical Ways to Seek the Kingdom First Every Day 01:07:45 Jesus Is King - A Closing Word 01:09:36 Prayer & Closing 01:11:30 Support the Live Free Podcast! #livefreepodcast #lakepointechurch #joshhowerton #podcast #christian #bible #prosperity #money #tithing