Some of our strongest emotions connect to money, both negative and positive emotions—such as fear and anxiety, or happiness and fulfillment. The scriptures reference money over and over. Jesus spoke about money more than just about anything else. Why would Jesus do that?

When it comes to Jesus’ teaching on money, it’s often in parables. Luke, more than the other gospel writers, records Jesus’ words on this subject.

Money occupies a lot of our thoughts. So many hopes, fears, dreams, and conflicts are connected to money. Jesus speaks to our attitudes about and our use of money and possessions.

All of us have opinions about money. All of us believe certain things about money. Over these three blogs we’ll dive into Jesus’ teaching about money and what we’ll find is that it’s highly counter-cultural. Underlying it is the loving heart of a Heavenly Father who wants his children to live with joy and freedom.