1. Honoring God with our wealth begins in the
Proverbs 11:28
Those who trust in their riches will fall,
but the righteous will thrive like a green leaf.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.
2. Honoring God with our wealth involves operating with personal
Proverbs 10:4
Lazy hands make for poverty,
but diligent hands bring wealth.
Proverbs 22:7
The rich rule over the poor,
and the borrower is slave to the lender.
Proverbs 13:11
Dishonest money dwindles away,
but whoever gathers money little by little makes it grow.
3. Honoring God with our wealth involves planning and prioritizing towards what is most important for the
Proverbs 21:2
A person may think their own ways are right,
but the Lord weighs the heart.
Proverbs 13:22
A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children,
but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.
4. Honoring God with our wealth is about being
Proverbs 11:25
A generous person will prosper;
whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.
Discussion Questions:
1. What views and attitudes about money or wealth did you encounter in your family or culture growing up? What was healthy and helpful? What was unhealthy or unhelpful?
2. Read Proverbs 11:28. What stands out to you the most about the contrast Solomon portrays with the image in this verse? What are some ways this passage might be misunderstood? Why are those faulty views dangerous or unhelpful?
3. Read 2 Corinthians 8:9. This passage encourages us that true, lasting wealth is found in knowing Jesus. Can you share about a time in your life when you really needed to rest in this? Is there an area of your life where you need help believing this right now?
4. Is there anything else about the topic of this week’s teaching that stood out to you, challenges you, or confuses you that we haven’t yet had a chance to talk about?
5. Are there any applications you will take away from this week’s teaching or group conversation, or ways we can pray for you related to what we’ve talked about?