The Snare of Materialism
“The Snare of Materialism” 1 Timothy 6:3–10 3 If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, 4 he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, 5 and constant friction among people who are depraved in mind and deprived of the truth, imagining that godliness is a means of gain. 6 But godliness with contentment is great gain, 7 for we brought nothing into the world, and we cannot take anything out of the world. 8 But if we have food and clothing, with these we will be content. 9 But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare, into many senseless and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
True Gain
What is godliness?
What is contentment?
What is the biblical view of wealth and possessions?
The Trap of Riches Why is the love of money so dangerous?
Life Group or Family Discussion Questions: 1. Read 1 Timothy 6:3 and Hebrews 10:25. Why is it essential for a Christian to stay connected to their church family and the word of God every week? 2. Read 1 Timothy 6:4-5. Why do false religions wander from the words of Jesus and the Bible? What will always be the result in their life? 3. How does a love of money motivate heresy? Give examples of modern heresies that departed from the words of Jesus and the Bible because of a love for money. 4. Read 1 Timothy 6:6-8 and Philippians 4:11-13. How much money do we need to be content? 5. Read 1 Timothy 6:9-10. What happens in our life when we allow ourselves to fall in love with money; we feel the need to buy what is new, shiny, trendy, bigger and cool? 6. Read Colossians 3:5. Why is greed a form of idolatry? Describe something you really wanted where you spent a great deal of time studying and thinking about it. Did it become your idol where you gave it the most attention in your life? Were you willing to do something risky physically or financially to get it?
The Snare of Materialism June 18, 2017
Am I truly content with godliness? June 25 | 1 Timothy 6 • July 2 | 1 Timothy 6 • July 9 | Ruth 1
Sundays 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
True Gain
What is godliness?
What is contentment?
What is the biblical view of wealth and possessions?
The Trap of Riches Why is the love of money so dangerous?
Life Group or Family Discussion Questions: 1. Read 1 Timothy 6:3 and Hebrews 10:25. Why is it essential for a Christian to stay connected to their church family and the word of God every week? 2. Read 1 Timothy 6:4-5. Why do false religions wander from the words of Jesus and the Bible? What will always be the result in their life? 3. How does a love of money motivate heresy? Give examples of modern heresies that departed from the words of Jesus and the Bible because of a love for money. 4. Read 1 Timothy 6:6-8 and Philippians 4:11-13. How much money do we need to be content? 5. Read 1 Timothy 6:9-10. What happens in our life when we allow ourselves to fall in love with money; we feel the need to buy what is new, shiny, trendy, bigger and cool? 6. Read Colossians 3:5. Why is greed a form of idolatry? Describe something you really wanted where you spent a great deal of time studying and thinking about it. Did it become your idol where you gave it the most attention in your life? Were you willing to do something risky physically or financially to get it?
The Snare of Materialism June 18, 2017
Am I truly content with godliness? June 25 | 1 Timothy 6 • July 2 | 1 Timothy 6 • July 9 | Ruth 1
Sundays 9:30 a.m.
Worship Service
