Trusting A Certain God Over Uncertain Riches
Part of Sunday Messages & Discussion Questions
September 15, 2024

1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.


Do not allow the blessing of being wealthy to become the curse of being haughty.


There is nothing wrong with having treasure; there is everything wrong with trusting the wrong treasure.


There is no joy in stinginess or greediness. There is only joy in being generous.


1 Timothy 6:18
Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share…


George Mueller
“God judges what we give by what we keep.”


Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.


Acts 20:35
I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’


2 Corinthians 9:7
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver.


1 Timothy 6:19
Storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.


Our living and giving reflects our grasp on eternity.

Discussion Questions:

  1. What does it mean to be “haughty” in relation to wealth, and why does Paul warn against it in 1 Timothy 6:17? How can we guard ourselves from allowing our wealth or blessings to make us prideful or careless?

  2. In what ways might people today put their trust in “dead presidents” (money), and how can we shift our trust to the “living God”?

  3. Why is there no lasting joy in stinginess or greediness, and how does generosity bring joy according to Scripture? How can we cultivate a heart that is “ready to give” as described in Luke 6:38 and 2 Corinthians 9:7?

  4. What does it mean to be “rich in good works,” and how can we apply this concept in our daily lives? Titus 3:14 and Ephesians 2:10 emphasize the importance of good works. How do these verses connect good works with our faith and purpose in Christ?

  5. George Mueller said, “God judges what we give by what we keep.” How does this perspective challenge us in our giving?

  6. What does it mean to “store up for themselves a good foundation” (1 Timothy 6:19), and how does this influence how we live and give today?

  7. How can we ensure that our living and giving reflects a heart that is focused on eternity, rather than temporary, material wealth?