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Lesson Two: Michael Lewis May 25, 2008 |
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Uncommon $en$e
Lesson Two:
"Spending"
by Michael Lewis
Dalton Gardens Church of Christ
May 25, 2008
Luke 16:19: "...He spent his days in conspicuous consumption.”
THREE PASSAGES:
1 Peter 2:11 Principle One: The Christian should live a life of self-denial because we realize this world is not our home and our existence here is temporary .
1 Thessalonians 4;11, 12 Principle Two: The Christian life is a life of simplicity that gains the respect of others, even outsiders.
1 Timothy 6:6, 7, 11 Principle Three: One of the true marks of a Christian is contentment .
TWO LESSONS:
1. We cannot be wise in how we spend our resources until Jesus is first in our lives.
Proverbs 31 and Luke 16
2. We need to seek to keep ourselves free to invest in the cause of Christ and to help others through our material blessings.
1 John 3:17; 2 Cor. 9:6-7
SIX QUESTIONS:
1. Why am I buying this?
2. Will this purchase limit my capacity to give to the Lord and help others?
3. Is this purchase consistent with my financial status?
4. How will this purchase impact my witness for Christ?
5. Will this purchase enhance my closest relationships ?
6. Have I waited
long enough to be thoughtful and prayerful about
this purchase or am I behaving
impulsively ?
John 6:35: “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry.”