"Do not love the world or the things in the world. For all that is in the world-the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life-is not from the Father but is from the world. And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever." (1 John 2:15-17, ESV)

1. Precious WORSHIP 


"All these THINGS I will give you...if you fall down and worship me." (Matthew 4:9)

a. God gives us things to "ENJOY" but never to "worship."


"As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to ENJOY" 
(1 Timothy 6:17)

b. Three stages Satan captivates us with THINGS:

• "ATTRACTION"
• "ATTACHMENT"
• "WORSHIP"


2. Precious WORKS


"They are to DO GOOD, to be RICH IN GOOD WORKS, to be GENEROUS and ready to SHARE..." (1 Timothy 6:18)

a. "Do good to the POOR"

"For you always have the poor with you, and whenever you want you can DO GOOD to them…" (Mark 14:7)

b. "Do good to your ENEMIES"

"If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." (Romans 12:20-21)

c. "Do good to EVERYONE"

"And let us not grow weary of DOING GOOD, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us DO GOOD to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith." (Galatians 6:9-10)


3. Precious "SEED"


"He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, will doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him." (Psalms 126:6)

• A precious seed comes with tears.
• A precious seed is not a precious seed until it is released.
• A precious seed brings a guaranteed harvest.