John Mark Comer Teachings

Jesus and the Paycheck | Garden City E5

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Oct 27, 2025
John Mark Comer, a pastor and author focused on spiritual formation, dives into Jesus' radical teachings on money and possessions. He critiques the Western cycle of 'work more, buy more,' emphasizing simplicity and generosity. Comer explores the relationship between worry and worship, using birds and flowers as examples of God's provision. He promotes living a God-centered life, suggesting that true joy comes from giving rather than accumulating possessions. His insights invite listeners to adopt and adapt these teachings in today's context.
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INSIGHT

Treasure Reveals Your Heart

  • Jesus teaches treasure reveals the heart and points to what we truly worship.
  • Where your resources go determines where your heart will be.
ANECDOTE

Hardy Boys Collection Lost

  • John Mark Comer recounts a childhood Hardy Boys book collection ruined in a garage.
  • The story illustrates Jesus' point that earthly treasures decay and can be destroyed.
INSIGHT

How You See The World Matters

  • A 'healthy eye' means generosity and leads to a life full of light and joy.
  • A 'greedy eye' produces darkness and unquenchable desire for more.
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