Hello everyone and happy Monday! What a great Sunday God gave us! Yesterday, we explored what the Bible refers to as true or real riches versus worldly wealth. The following are some questions to consider as we seek to work out these truths in our daily lives.
- In James 5:1-6, this ancient pastor topples four myths about money. One of the myths is quite popular in our country...having much makes me secure. This myth is a primary reason why it is at times more difficult to reach people who have a comfortable income and lifestyle. Why is that true? And, why is more not enough to provide security and hope in our lives?
- Why is James so passionate about living with a giving mindset? How does viewing my temporary resources as a means for making an eternal impact change the way I manage my money?
- Who does the Bible say is the true owner of all we have (see Ps. 24:1-2)? How does this change the way we view what we have?
- One of the fundamental truths for wise wealth management is to relinquish control to God. How does that look in real, day-to-day life? How does that look specifically with our finances? What does Malachi 3:9-10 show us about our money as it relates to God?
This is truly a challenging passage in the Bible! James is dead serious about how we view and manage the resources God has entrusted to us. May the Lord help us all to honor Him by investing in what is eternal, which is what our mission statement, helping people discover and develop what matters MOST is all about! (See www.albanyfirstassembly.org for a description of M-O-S-T).
Grace and peace,
Pastor Frank
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