How much should I save for retirement and as a Christian, what should my retirement years look like?
Key Points:
- Often times, people think of retirement as a time that they can make life “all about me”.This is not a biblical view of retirement.
- A follower of Christ is to use their later years to glorify God. If a Christian gets to the point that they do not need to work for a paycheck, they can serve the Lord more, not less.
- It is important to think ahead. A person will not always have the same earning power in the future as they have currently. (Proverbs 6:6-8)
- There is no specific amount that is the right amount to have before retiring from a job. It requires a person to pray and study scripture. (Luke 12:16-21)
Quote This:
Colossians 3:23-24 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What are some goals that you have for your retirement years?
- Do you think it is wrong to look forward to doing activities you enjoy when you retire? Why or why not?
- Read Colossians 3:23-24. If you were to stand before the Lord now, how do you think God would evaluate you as a worker?
- Are there any ways that you would be different at work if you had the attitude of doing your work for the Lord as opposed to just trying to please an employer? Explain.
- Read Luke 12:16-21 If it is not wrong to save for the future, what was the problem with the actions of the farmer?
- What do you think a “rich relationship with God” looks like?
- How could you prepare now to serve God more when you retire?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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