Theme: Balancing material increase with faithful stewardship and guarding against the love of money.
Key Scripture Passages:
1 Timothy 6:9-10: “Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap.”
Matthew 6:24: “You cannot serve both God and money.”
Deuteronomy 8:10-14: “When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God.”
2 Corinthians 9:6-11: “Whoever sows generously will also reap generously.”
Proverbs 11:28: “Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.”
Teaching Highlights:
The Dangers of Loving Money:
Scripture warns of the spiritual risks of prioritizing wealth over God.
Loving money can lead to misplaced trust and spiritual harm.
Critiquing Hyper-prosperity Theology:
Hyper-prosperity theology equates wealth with faithfulness, misrepresenting biblical teachings.
True biblical stewardship focuses on trust in God and eternal treasures, not material accumulation.
Biblical Prosperity in Context:
Wealth is a neutral tool; its use and the heart’s attitude determine its impact.
God calls believers to gratitude, contentment, and generosity as reflections of faithfulness.
Discussion Questions:
How can we balance financial growth with spiritual priorities?
What practical steps can help guard against materialism?
How can gratitude for God’s blessings shape your approach to stewardship?
Reflection and Application:
Pray for Discernment: Ask God to reveal areas where money might compete with Him in your life.
Practice Gratitude: Write down ways God has provided for you and thank Him for those blessings.
Invest in Eternity: Use your resources this week to support a ministry, help someone in need, or further God’s Kingdom.
Memory Verse: Proverbs 11:28 "Those who trust in their riches will fall, but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf."
Session Objective:
By the end of this session, participants will:
Understand the biblical balance between wealth and faithfulness.
Recognize the dangers of loving money and the importance of prioritizing God’s Kingdom.
Commit to using resources to glorify God and reflect trust in Him.
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