Key Thought: There are practical steps that can help us avoid pitfalls and mistakes in stewardship and financial principles.
February 25, 2023

1. Have a volunteer read 2 Corinthians 6:14-18.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
2. Why is this principle so important when looking for a life partner? Why would it help make the chances of a good marriage better?
3. Personal Application: How did you decide on a life partner? What traits or attributes drew you to them? What challenges do you see in marrying outside your faith and against your families wishes? Share your thoughts..
4. Case Study: One of your relatives states, “Is this just talking about marriage, or does it have a greater application to business partners, friendships, and recreational activities?” How would you respond to your relative?

2. Have a volunteer read Leviticus 2:15, 39:21-23.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. What did Joseph do that made his master look upon him so favorably?
3. Personal Application: How conscientious, self-disciplined, and industrious are you in your work? Do others see you as one who is faithful in your efforts? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your friends states, “I’m just working a minimum wage job until I can get a better one. It doesn’t matter how hard I work or how well I do on my job because nobody notices anyway.” How would you respond to your friend?

3. Have a volunteer read I Timothy 5:8, Proverbs 14:23, Colossians 3:23,24.

1. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this passage is.
2. What important points can we take away from considering finances in the home?
3. Personal Application: Why is it important that parents not blame themselves for the wrong choices their older children might make? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: One of your neighbors states: “What can I do to train my children to become independent adults in this life and fit them for heaven?” How would you respond to your relative?
   
   Note: 1. Provide a Christian home environment: family worship, church attendance, faithful tithe and offerings. 2. Teach them a willingness to work and an appreciation for it 3. Help with a good education. 4. Share other things you deem as important)

4. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 3:5-8.

1. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
2. How do we apply this principle in our basic financial matters?
   (Note: 1. Develop a spending plan 2. Spend less than you earn 3. Save a portion from every pay period 4. Avoid unnecessary debt 5. Be a diligent worker 6. Be financially faithful with God)
3. Personal Application: How do Christians determine what a successful life is? How close is the life you’re living to either of these things? Share your thoughts.
4. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.

(Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.”Ministry of Healing, p. 148).

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