This week our LifeGroups are sinking their teeth into an amazing section of the Bible that is thick with practical application for us right now in this culture.

 

Stepping In: Getting things started!

 

1-Share an early lesson regarding money (good or bad) that you learned from your childhood.  

 

 

Building Up: What is God Saying? 

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:3-5. What is the value of knowing there is TRUTH we can all relate to and follow? What happens if everyone makes up his or her own truth?

 

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:6-10. How does the advertising agencies work against our desire to live a “content” life? Why is contentment such an important quality? Why is the “love of money” so dangerous?

 

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:17. If you make $33,000/year you are in the top 10% of the wealth in the world. What’s the danger of putting our hope in our money and possessions? 

 

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:18. Why is it important to note this is a “command” and not a suggestion?

 

Read 1 Timothy 6:19. This isn’t the only place in the Bible that talks about this. What are some of the ways we can understand it? 

 

 

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

 

1- What needs to happen for you to “take hold of the life that is truly life”?

 

 

2-Keep your eyes open for a family your LG can adopt for the holidays.