Datchet Baptist Church- Money Study 5: Wanting
Adapted from ‘For Love or Money’ Dudley R & Graysone P Christian Aid, 2000
For a quick study, follow the items with headings in bold type
Aim
To attempt to understand how we might make sense of all the things we desire.
You will need...
A Bible, paper & pen.
Prayer
Lord Jesus Christ, provoke in us the desire to see your kingdom here on earth as it is in
heaven. Amen.
Pause for thought - Life auction
Imagine you are attending an auction where the following items are on sale.
You have £100 to spend.
|
Lasting good health |
£ |
Creative, artistic or musical talent |
£ |
|
Close and supportive family life |
£ |
Warm and happy friendships |
£ |
|
Physical beauty |
£ |
Active sporting life |
£ |
|
Worry-free financial comfort |
£ |
Career full of achievement |
£ |
|
Adventure and excitement |
£ |
Respect for who you are and what you do |
£ |
What other items could you have included in the list?
What items would you replace?
Does this exercise remind you of any Bible passages?
Read 1 Timothy 6:6-19
Imagine yourself to be rich – note phrases in the passage that would give you the following:
• An encouragement
• A warning
• An idea for change
Read the passage again and imagine yourself to be poor – note 3 more phrases:
• An encouragement
• A warning
• An idea for change
Having said that wanting money can lead to all kinds of evil, the passage suggests 6
alternatives to set our hearts on – Why do you think the Apostle Paul (the author) picked
those?
Read Matthew 13:44-48
If you were writing a parable today in contemporary language to have the same impact, what
modern-day setting would you choose?
The Kingdom of heaven is like…
Prayer
Let us pray that our faith may shape every part of our lives, and that we may open our
hearts, minds, wallets and purses to Gods will.