Stepping In: Getting things started!
1- When you were growing up, did you think of yourself as “rich”? Why or why not.
2- What are the stereotypes?
- Most rich people tend to…
- Most poor people tend to…
3- Do most stereotypes tend to be positive or negative? Why is that?
Building Up: What is God Saying?
Read James 5:1-6. Now answer the following questions:
1- What are the reasons listed why James is so hard on these rich people?
2- What are the possible dark sides to great wealth?
3- Many rich people in the Bible were great people who followed God with all their heart. What separates the “good” rich, from the “bad” rich?
4- While these verses don’t point it out, what does God say about our possessions and wealth that needs to always be on our mind when we think about money?
5- Being “rich” is not a sin. Being rich comes with it’s own set of responsibilities, opportunities and temptations. Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19 and then complete these thoughts:
- Being rich isn’t good or bad, it’s…
- If more rich people understood this, then…
Living Out: How do I obey?
1- Finish one of the following phrases:
- Rich or not, I’m always going to…
- Being generous is important no matter how much I have because…
2- The opposite of exploiting and abusing people is to lift them up and encourage them. Who could you help this week and how are you going to do that?