Making Change, Part 4—Tomorrow Matters, by Justin Renton
May 17, 2022
Sermon summary:
Justin Renton — Tomorrow Matters
Proverbs 6:6–8 God calls us to learn from the ant. The ant knows tomorrow matters.
Proverbs 21:20 The wise store up, the fools gulp theirs down.
The parable of the talents/money. Matthew 25: 19–21
When God gives you resources he expects you to use it wisely.
- Don't invest in things you don't understand. Proverbs 24:3–4 Wisdom, knowledge and understanding is important in investments. Do research, ask questions.
- Don't put all your eggs in one basket. Ecclesiastes 11:2 Diversify your investments. There's no one good thing.
- Don't try get rich quick. 1 Timothy 6:9 When greed enters your life it can destroy your soul. Consider using the 10:10:80 principle—Give to God, Save, and Live on the rest. Don't live beyond your means.
Proverbs 13:11 Wealth from get-rich schemes disappear quickly. Wealth from hard work grows over time.
Watch the service in full (the sermon starts at 41 mins) here.
Psalm 23 paints God as our shepherd—guiding, providing, and protecting. In Jesus, the Good Shepherd, we find the same care. Choose godly community over isolation, grow through mentorship, and live to reflect his love in a world that needs it daily, faithfully.
Jesus, the Bread of Life, meets our deepest needs. We chase power, comfort, and distractions, yet still feel empty. True satisfaction is found in him alone. Feed your soul daily with God’s Word before anything else, and let him be your centre.
Living like Jesus means denying self, sharing the gospel in every season, trusting God in hardship, and reaching the lost with grace, courage, and faith.