Opening What stood out to you from Sunday’s message?
Summary
Read 1 Timothy 6:3-10
As Paul re-commissions Timothy for his task, he warns of two sinful cravings that can destroy us: craving for theological controversy and for material possessions. Both cravings are combatted by cultivating contentment: contentment with God’s Word and contentment with God himself. In contrast with the insatiable materialism of the West, a faithful Christian will be content, thankful, and generous.
Discussion Questions
- Is there something in the Bible that you struggle with (a teaching, or a question unanswered)? What does it look like to be content with God’s Word on that issue?
- Why do you think it is so difficult to diagnose our own greed?
- How does a love of money lead to all kinds of evils? Do we actually believe that love of money is danger to guard against?
- What is the problem with waiting until you have more income before being generous?
- In your life, when are you most content and when are you least content? In light of this, what can you be doing to grow in your contentment?
- Is there something you could cut out of your life in order to give more away? Is there something you think God might be calling you to give to?