Community Group Questions: September 24th-30th
Stewardship
Matthew 6:19-21: “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth,
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20
but lay up for yourselves treasure in Heaven, where neither month nor
rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where
your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate
the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and
despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal, 20
but lay up for yourselves treasure in Heaven, where neither month nor
rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where
your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:24: “No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate
the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and
despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.”
Questions:
- What are your initial thoughts about the message this past Sunday?
- Discuss how the Christian belief that every good thing in our lives is a gift from God rather than a product of our own efforts impacts how we manage the resources we have.
- Speaking honestly, is there any area of life or any type of resource that seems more difficult to believe, “This is God’s,” rather than, “This is mine”?
- Jesus calls us to follow him in a lifestyle of self-denial, and he promises that it will actually lead to greater fulfillment than a life lived in pursuit of worldly, temporary pleasures. The Bible teaches that the more we pursue created things as our primary goal in life, the more we become enslaved by them.Can you think of any real-life examples of how these concepts are true?
- Discuss some of the topics listed below in light of the following questions:
- Why is _______ an important topic for stewardship?
- What are a few healthy ways to faithfully steward/manage this God-given gift/resource?
- Time
- Talents/Abilities
- Friendships
- Spouse & Child(ren)
- Money
- Health/Bodies
- Technology
- Social Media
- Community
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