The Happiness Trap
Matthew 6:19-33
Food For Thought
If you only listened to the culture’s messaging about money, what do you think would happen to your personal finances?
How has impulse buying (particularly on social media) impacted your spending?
What difference do you think having more financial margin would make in your life? Be specific. How might it impact your stress, your arguments, or even your appetite for more?
In Matthew 6:25-27, Jesus tells us not to worry about our lives, what we will eat or drink, or about our bodies, what we will wear. How would living with margin help us to heed Jesus’ instruction not to worry about these things?
Jesus teaches us to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. How does living within your means and having money to give align with this command? How might it change your current lifestyle or priorities?
What practical steps can you take to create more financial margin in your life? How would these steps enable you to live more ‘on mission’?