Talk It Over – Being Rich Week 2

May 7, 2014

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Being Rich – Week 2

Deceitfulness of Riches

How to use Talk It Over:

Talking through the message during the week helps you and your group turn what God is saying to you into action steps. Begin with the key questions, add any optional scriptures and questions if needed, and then wrap up by deciding on your next steps. If you missed this week’s message, check it out online here.

John’s Main Ideas:

God has blessed me with more than I need. I’m rich. I will not trust in riches, but in Him who richly provides.

Key Questions:

    • Are you truly satisfied with your salary and possessions? Why or why not?
    • How does the fear of not having enough affect your ability or willingness to give?
    • What in your life needs to change in order to trust God who richly provides instead of trusting in riches?

Optional Questions:

If needed, include one or more of these Scriptures and questions to extend your conversation.

    • With your Bible or Bible App, read and discuss 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Matthew 6:24, and 2 Corinthians 8:2-4.
    • In what ways have money and possessions complicated your life?
    • Share a time when you chose to trust in God to provide rather than riches. What resulted from your trust in God?
    • Why do you think so many of us put our trust in riches more often than we put our trust in God?
    • What’s the number one way money competes for your heart?

Next Steps:

What’s one thing you will do this week as a result of something you learned from this message?

DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Take steps to put your trust in God instead of riches by reading and talking over the following Bible passages this week.

Day 1: 1 Timothy 6:17-19
Day 2: Matthew 6:19-24
Day 3: Ecclesiastes 5:10
Day 4: Proverbs 18:11
Day 5: 2 Corinthians 8:2-4
Day 6: Proverbs 15:16
Day 7: Luke 16:1-15