Be careful- don't let your treasure lead your life.
Talking Points:
- Jesus said that wherever your treasure is that’s where your heart will be. Meaning, if you put your focus on money over God, your life will be directed towards your finances rather than God’s purposes. Matthew 6:19-21
- You can’t have two masters. If you’re so focused on building your 401k, you’ll miss out on God’s plan. Matthew 6:22-25
- As a follower of Jesus, you shouldn’t be dominated by anxiety over your financial future. Your trust should rest in God who already knows what you need. Matthew 6:31-33
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Describe your current financial standing. In what ways do you feel good about your finances? In what ways are you worried about them?
- Read Matthew 6:19-20. Describe how this concept works in our lives today. How has your heart followed your treasure?
- Read Matthew 6:22-25. Why can’t we have two masters? How has your money mastered you in the past? What does it look like to submit our finances to God?
- Read Matthew 6:31-33. How does this passage encourage you? What adjustments do you need to make to how you view your financial future?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
