If you want your money to bring you true happiness then you need to be generous with it. In this lesson, we discuss how to think about generosity.

Talking Points:

  • The most important thing we can do with our money is to be generous with it. God has blessed us with money so that we can help others and build his kingdom.
  • The Bible teaches us that we are managing God’s money. Everything we have belongs to God. As such, we are stewards who are supposed to use money in a way that honors God. 1 Timothy 6:17-19
  • In the Bible, there are two main groups that we are supposed to be generous toward: our local church and those in need. 2 Corinthians 9:7
Discussion:
  1. Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
  2. According to numerous studies, the more money a person makes, the less he or she tends to give. Why do you think this is true?
  3. Who do you think tends to be the most satisfied: the rich, the poor, or the middle-class? Explain.
  4. Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19. List the reasons, according to these verses, why God has given us money.
  5. Give an example of a wealthy person who is generous. How do others view that person? What about a wealthy person who is stingy? Which one do you think you’d be? Explain.
  6. Why is giving to your church important if you are a Christian?
  7. Read Matthew 6:21. Give a personal example of how your heart has followed your money.
  8. Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?

 

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