Break free from money anxiety

What if money is not just about bills, budgets, or your bank account, but about your heart? In this message from Ecclesiastes 5, Pastor Mike Adkins teaches why “money is never just money, it is a mirror of your heart and a test of your trust.” This is not a prosperity gospel sermon and it is not about guilt. It is about learning to like money but not love money, to build margin instead of anxiety, and to see your finances as something God has entrusted to you, not something that owns you. Looking at Ecclesiastes 5:10–20, Deuteronomy 8:18, and Jesus’ words about treasures in heaven, Pastor Mike shows why loving money will never satisfy, how every idol demands a sacrifice, and how fear and short term thinking can quietly wreck your financial life and your soul. You will learn: • Why loving money never leads to contentment • How to like money, respect it, and use it as a tool without making it an idol • The power of margin: spending less than you earn and breaking free from anxiety • Three pillars of healthy finances: save, invest, give • Money mindsets rooted in fear: scarcity, passivity, resentment, avoidance, and short term thinking • Why delayed gratification can change your future, your family, and generations after you • How God gives you the ability to produce wealth, and what it means to steward that well • How generosity and consistent giving reshape your heart and move God’s mission forward If you have ever felt behind financially, afraid of money, or secretly judged people who have more than you, this message will challenge and encourage you. You were not meant to be a slave to your money. In Christ, you can live with gladness of heart, gratitude, and financial wisdom that honors God and blesses others. This message is titled: "The Deception of Wealth" by Pastor Mike Adkins Grace Church Orlando SERIES Made for Meaning: From Empty Pursuits to Eternal Purpose INTRODUCE YOURSELF & FIND YOUR NEXT STEP: https://discovergrace.com/next SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHA