Key Thought: When we use material blessings to honor God and help others, we are blessed. When we become materialistic, we lose that blessing. January 6, 2018 1. Have a volunteer read Luke 14:26-33. a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. b. How do … Continue reading –>
“For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith” (Rom. 12:3, NKJV). God said, “Your heart was lifted up because of your beauty; … Continue reading –>
Nobody beyond reach. What is the primary warning of our memory text, Romans 12:2? Does materialism have something to do with our wanting to be wealthy? If it’s not wrong to be wealthy, is there anything wrong with working hard to gain wealth? At what point does our striving for financial gain become materialism? Do … Continue reading –>
Welcome to 2018 and the study of “The Life of a Christian Steward” in our first quarters Lesson studies. To go against the grain of the beliefs and practices of this world, we may make our theme song Hymn 316, “Live Out Thy Life Within Me”. With this in place, Jesus’ love will shine to … Continue reading –>
The advertising world is powerful. Companies spend billions putting images of their products before us. They almost always use beautiful and appealing people to promote what they are selling. We look at that ad and see ourselves, not just with the product but as actually being like the people in the ad. Materialism would not … Continue reading –>
