Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I give generously.
Faith Verse
Matthew 6:33 (NLT)
“Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.”
Question of the Day: Why should I trust God with what I have?
Read about It
Read: 1 Timothy 6:17–19
What would you do with a million dollars? Maybe you would want to buy a new house or a beautiful new car. Perhaps you would like to go on an exciting vacation to a remote island and relax on the beach for a few weeks. Or, maybe you’d buy the latest and greatest video game system with every video game that was made for it. It would be really easy to rely on that money and to feel like you did not have to worry about how much things cost. That is, at least until the money was gone and you’re right back to where you started.
Even though you probably don’t have a million dollars to spend as you wish, the Bible does warn against trusting earthly things like money. Instead, you should trust God. He is the One who gives you money, talents and skills, and everything else you have. When you use those things for God’s plans and purposes, it is an act of worship to Him and you can experience life in the way He planned for you.
Talk about It
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Question 1. Why should we not place our trust in money or earthly things? Answer 1. They are unreliable. (1 Timothy 6:17)
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| Question 2. How should we use the things God has blessed us with?
Answer 2. We should use our money to do good and be rich in good works and generous to the needy. (1 Timothy 6:18)
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| Question 3. What resources do you have that you can use to serve God?
Answer 3. Answers will vary.
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| Question 4. How can you use what God has given you to do good?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. How do we experience true life when we generously give out of what God has given to us?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
God, I put my trust in You alone. Help me to honor You and worship You by generously giving to others. Amen.