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How To Get Rich Quick… For A Long Time

Lessons from the shrewd, not good:

^{Luke 16:1-31}

Fools financially plan their lives , the wise plan with in mind.

Finding freedom from the money god:

^{Matthew 6:19-33, Luke 12:13-34, 1 Timothy 6:10}

According to Jesus, the best way to know where my is to see where my .

The first step is deciding who and who .

Then I realize that I don’t give anything . I worship Him with and manage .

The mindset changes from what of mine I can , to how much of His I can myself.

Where do I go from here?

^{2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Philippians 4:14-19}

I move my worship/God from to , from to , and from to .

Just something to think about:

The more I on a , the greater the I have for that .

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WARM UP

1. If you could create your own currency that could only be used at two locations, what would it be called and what could people buy with it at those locations?
   
   
2. How did the financial situation you grew up in impact your life?
   
   
3. In what ways did this weekend’s message cause you to feel uncomfortable, frustrated, surprised, or affirmed in your current beliefs about how we are to handle money?
   
   

KNOW IT

This week, Chris explained the proper heart attitude concerning giving financially to God’s work. As a group, read Luke 16:1-13 out loud.

1. What in the parable of Luke 16 spoke to your mindset about money?
   
   
2. Chris explained that the manager in the story is better explained as a trustee. In your own words, what are the responsibilities of a highly favored trustee?
   
   
3. As a group, come up with five financial principles that Jesus is laying down for disciples in verses 10-13.
   
   

SHARE IT

1. As you reflect on the message, personally weigh your love for God and your love for money. Which one gets sacrificed more for the other?
   
   
2. In your own words, how would you explain your tithes and offerings as both an act of worship and an investment?
   
   

LIVE IT

The Bible considers the giving of tithes and offerings an important part of our faith journey.

1. We’re supposed to give joyfully and sacrificially. It’s easy to see how giving can be sacrificial. How can we see it as joyful?
   
   
2. What do you believe the Holy Spirit is asking you to do to be a better trustee of His resources and money?
   
   

THE PURPOSE OF LIFE GROUPS

Life Groups exist to promote spiritual maturity and personal growth through meaningful Christian relationships and the study of God’s Word (Romans 8:29 & Hebrews 10:24-25). Here’s how it will happen:

SHARE
Each week, we’ll take time to share what is happening in our lives. At first, this sharing will include planned “sharing questions.” After the first few weeks, it will become more informal and personal as we feel more comfortable.

STUDY
Each week, we’ll study a section from God’s Word that relates to the previous weekend’s sermon or an appropriate personal growth topic. Our goal is to learn how to live out our Christianity in everyday life.

SUPPORT
Each week, we’ll learn how to take care of one another as Christ commanded (John 15:9-13). This care can take many forms, such as prayer, encouragement, listening, challenging one another, and meeting real needs.

SERVE
Spiritual growth is fostered not only by what we gain through the support and input of others, but also through service to others. The role each of us fills is important to the health of the church and for us to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the community in which we live (Ephesians 4:11-16). Throughout the quarter, we hope that you can find and/or be affirmed in the ways God has designed you to serve and make a difference in God’s Kingdom.