17 Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to TRUST in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to ENJOY. 18 Let them do good, that they be RICH in good works, READY to give, WILLING to share, 19 storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.
1 Tim 6:17-19
Q & A：
- Explain why God is not against money but the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Discuss what the symptoms are for those affected by “Affluenza” virus especially in their attitude towards money and God. (1 Tim 6:17-19; 1 Tim 6:10; Col 3:5)
- Do you perceive God more as a judge in restricting our lifestyle or a loving Father who delights in the prosperity of us as His servants and why? Explain the difference between tithing and free will offering, and how the passage on “He who sows and reaps sparingly versus bountifully” encourages you to be rich in good works, ready to give and willing to share rather than hoarding the money. (Ecc 5:18-19; Ps 35:27; 1 Tim 6:18-19; 2 Cor 9:6-10)
- With the scripture “He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord”, discuss how you can be a faithful servant of God’s finances in blessing the poor, full-time ministers, missionaries or ministry projects? If you have been practicing Biblical financial principles of tithing and free will offering of sowing and reaping, share how you have experienced God’s grace of provision in your life or a time of lack. (Prov 19:17; Prov 28:27a; Gal 6:6)