I have just begun teaching a Sunday school class entitled Honoring God With Our Money. Earlier this year, I read Dwight L. Moody’s book Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study. It inspired me to do a word search on what the Bible says about money. That lead to searches on riches, wealth, poverty, giving, charity, tithing, and greed.
The Bible has quite a lot to say about money and finances. These teachings are still valid today and can be used as a guideline for how to live in financial freedom. As I studied, I felt impressed to write a Sunday school curriculum and teach these principals to some of my fellow church members. In this space, I will also share this information with my readers.
At the beginning of each week, I will post the student worksheets. Then, throughout the week, I will post the teaching notes. This study is for anyone who is experiencing financial difficulties and for everyone who wants to know more about what the Bible says about money and finances.
Please feel free to post comments, regardless of whether you agree or disagree with me. I hope that you will find this study useful and that it will give you a better understanding of how we can honor God by the way we earn, spend, give, and share our money. May God richly bless you, financially and spiritually, as you begin to apply these godly principals to your life.
Week 1: Purpose of Money, Overview of Class
Think About: What purposes does money serve?
Read Theme Verse: Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labors on what does not satisfy?
In this verse, what does bread signify?
When have you spend your money on things that brought no satisfaction?
Activity: Make a list of a few of your biggest money mistakes.
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Why did you regret spending your money on these items?
If you could have back the money you spent on those items, what would the money allow you to do?
Read Luke 15:11 – 32—The Parable of the Prodigal Son
Think About: What does this parable teach us about money?
Read Proverbs 22:1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.
According to this verse, what is the measure of true wealth?
In this Bible study, we are going to consider how we can Honor God with our money. Honoring God with money involves
(1) earning money honestly,
(2) spending money wisely,
(3) giving back to the work of the Lord a portion of our earnings, and
(4) sharing with those less fortunate than us.
Accomplishing all four of these goals requires understanding how God views money and having a plan for managing our money.
Life Application:
Proverbs 30:8 Give me neither poverty or riches, but give me only my daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say “Who is the Lord?” Or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
Susan's Reflections 