46 “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently against that house, and could not shake it, for it was [founded on the rock. 49 But he who heard and did nothing is like a man who built a house on the earth without a foundation, against which the stream beat vehemently; and immediately it fell. And the ruin of that house was great.”。
Luke 6:46-49
Q & A：
- How well do you know the spending habits of your spouse/partner, and how have you learned to adjust the spending as a couple together? According to a covenant marriage, discuss what is your understanding of opening a joint bank account and having shared assets and liabilities. (Luke 6:46-49; 1 Tim 5:8)
- Have you noticed the love of money sneaking in to become an idol in your or your spouse/partner’s life and what are the challenges you or your spouse/partner face? Discuss what are the principles for you and your spouse/partner in terms of the use of money and how have you learned to manage your finances together. (Deut 8:18-19; 1 Tim 6:9-10; Prov 28:20)
- Have you caught the “affluenza” virus and discuss to what extent of lifestyle do you and your spouse/partner agree to live in contentment? Are you and your spouse/partner satisfied with the management of your money at this stage and how can you improve on the budget planning and setting financial goals as a couple? Share if you have experienced God’s blessings or promotion when you make God the source of provision by practicing tithing as a couple. (1 Tim 6:6-7; 1 Pet 3:1-4; Heb 7:6-7)