Signs of Approval
Approval in God’s Kingdom is found only through Jesus.
Tell us about something you assumed was common sense that didn’t turn out to be so common.
Read: 2 Timothy 4:3-4
In what ways have you assumed – consciously or subconsciously – that wealth or status were signs of God’s blessing?
Describe your method for studying Scripture. How would you find out what God thinks about a particular topic?
Read: James 5:1-6
Sum up what James says to wealthy people here.
What’s the takeaway for us today?
Read: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, I Timothy 6:9-10, Matthew 19:23-24, Matthew 20:26-27
Summarize what each passage says about wealth or status.
Share any other verses you know of that might add to the conversation.
What are the dangers of wealth and power for a follower of Jesus? What are the benefits?
What can you do this week to wisely steward what you’ve been given.
How can you resist envy of and/or favoritism toward those who have more than you?
Pray: For wisdom to spot lies and for knowledge of how to carefully compare the to the truth of Scripture.