Read Luke 12:15-21 . What’s the message to us here? How might the principle here apply even to someone who is not necessarily rich
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Sunday: The God of this World
Money has become the god of this world, and materialism is its religion. Materialism is a sophisticated and insidious system that offers temporary security but no ultimate safety. Image © Jim Work Goodsalt.com Materialism, as we define it here, is when the desire for wealth and possessions becomes more important and more valuable than spiritual realities. Possessions may have value, but their value shouldn’t possess us: “Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income” ( Eccles. 5:10, NIV ) .
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Introduction: Stewardship – Motives of the Heart
The Life of a Christian Steward As Christians, we need to recognize our sinful condition before we see a need for change. That change can come only and thoroughly through Christ working in us. And one expression of His work in us is in the area of stewardship. Though stewardship encompasses many different aspects of the Christian’s life, we will define it now, broadly, as managing tangible and intangible possessions for the glory of God.
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Sabbath: The Influence of Materialism
Image © Pacific Press from GoodSalt.com Read for This Week’s Study: 1 John 2:16-17 ; Luke 14:26-33 ; Luke 12:15-21 ; Deut. 8:10-14 ; 1 Tim. 6:10 ; John 15:5 ; Gal.
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Friday: Further Thought – Christian Living
Further Thought: Read Ellen G. White, “Unity and Love in the Church”, pp. 477, 478 ; “Love for the Erring”, pp
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