Worship Service for the Week of July 2nd
A One Hope Online Worship Resource
Scripture Texts: James 5:1-11
Sermon: Three Abuses of Wealth
In the message for this service we enter into the final chapter of James and the first six verses are a blistering indictment upon the "rich"! Well... lest you get comfortable, by the world's standards... you are one of these "rich". In this message we'll see how Scripture (and James) teaches it's no sin to be rich. But James does identify three abuses of wealth and so it's a warning to all of us. But he also gives us the solution in the second half of our text.
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Small Group Discussion Questions
Icebreaker Question:
Favorite or most memorable movie quote
Discussion Questions:
Let's all be honest and acknowledge that most of us if not all of us fall far short in how we should spend our money. With that out of the way, let's wrestle together with these questions with grace and humility as we together seek to follow Jesus into joy.
1. Peter mentioned three abuses of wealth we can fall into. Discuss each with regard to what it means and how you may struggle in each area:
- Hoarding (as opposed to saving)
- Fraud (or shady business practices)
- Luxurious Self-Indulgent Living
2. Peter mentioned three pieces of advice to help safeguard against falling into luxurious self-indulgent living. What are your thoughts on each?
- Make sure your standard of living is not going up as fast as your income
- Make sure you make tithing a priority (rather than giving what is "left over" after spending on yourself)
- Before making a purchase ask God if He's okay with you making the purchase