This Week’s Experience – 12/3/2023

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Message

It’s better to have of what and of what does .

It is better to have only one handful, with peace of mind, than be busy all the time with both hands, trying to catch the wind.

-Ecclesiastes 4:6

Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.

-Luke 12:15

1. I must begin of the things which me.

There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”

-Luke 18:22

a. I often have a hard time throwing things out because of .

b. I often have a hard time throwing things out because it’s .

2. I must .

Turn my heart to your laws and not towards meaningless things.

-Psalm 119:36

Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.

-1 Timothy 6:17

3. I must become .

Command the rich to do as many good deeds as they can and to help everyone. Also, command them to be generous and share what they have. This will lay a solid foundation for the future, so they will know what true life is like.

-1 Timothy 6:18-19

LIFE APPLICATION
To discuss during the week with your family, Life Group, or Campus.

1. Reflect on a purchase you made that was based more on societal pressure than true need. Looking back how does that make you feel? How can you avoid making similar purchases in the future?

2. During this Christmas season how can you be more intentional about being satisfied with less?

3. Which scripture most stood out to you in this message?

4. What else stood out to you in this message?

5. What next step is Jesus asking you to take as a result of this message?