Quiet Time Notes
Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God
Dealing With Your Heart (Part II)
October 13th, 2010Previous |
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- The Obstacle of Greed - Luke 12:13-21 (Parable of the rich fool); Luke 16:19-31 (Rich man and Lazarus)
- Be on your guard against all kinds of greed. The value of a person's life has nothing to do with his financial worth.
- The rich fool's goal was financial independence and being independent of God. This is the 'American Dream."
- The rich man in Luke 16 went to hell because of his greed and unconcern about the needs of others.
- The Obstacle of Discontentment - Philippians 4:10-13
- Paul rejoiced while he was in prison.
- He was grateful and content even in need.
- Paul did not focus on what he lacked, but rather on what he had (Christ).
- Also note 1 Timothy 6:6-10.
QUESTIONS
- How am I storing up treasures for myself but not being rich toward God?
- How am I showing concern for the poor/needy?
- Am I grateful and content with what I have right now?
- What griefs do I have in my life because of greed and discontentment?
Examples:
- Debt
- High monthly payments
- Bad credit record
Key Phrase: Paul did not focus on what he lacked, but rather on what he had