Task-Oriented – Pt 6

Proverbs 29:18 (NLT)

– How can you use what God has given you to advance His kingdom?

– No matter where you are in life, seek the Lord to make a plan.

1 Timothy 6:3-21 (NLT)

3 Some people may contradict our teaching, but these are the wholesome teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. These teachings promote a godly life. 4 Anyone who teaches something different is arrogant and lacks understanding. Such a person has an unhealthy desire to quibble over the meaning of words. This stirs up arguments ending in jealousy, division, slander, and evil suspicions. 5 These people always cause trouble. Their minds are corrupt, and they have turned their backs on the truth. To them, a show of godliness is just a way to become wealthy.

6 Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. 7 After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can’t take anything with us when we leave it. 8 So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content.

9 But people who long to be rich fall into temptation and are trapped by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. 10 For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. And some people, craving money, have wandered from the true faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.

11 But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these evil things. Pursue righteousness and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness. 12 Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many witnesses. 13 And I charge you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate, 14 that you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again.

15 For at just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords. 16 He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen.

17 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. 18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.

1. Pursue a life transformed by Christ.

2. Build financial health to use money for good.

Matthew 6:24 (NLT)

24 “No one can serve two masters. For you will hate one and love the other; you will be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and be enslaved to money.

– Develop a plan for making money.

– Develop a plan for spending money.

– Develop a plan for giving money.

3. Be rich in good works.

1 Timothy 6:18-21 (NLT)

18 Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 19 By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

20 Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge. 21 Some people have wandered from the faith by following such foolishness. May God’s grace be with you all.

Assignment:

1. What is one way you want to pursue a life transformed by Christ?

2. What is one step you want to take toward building financial health?

3. What are 3-5 good works you want to accomplish in the next 30 days?

SMALL GROUP MEETING OUTLINE

Where your faith intersects with real life!

Reconnect:

Each person shares a recent high and low from their life.

Explore:

Review the message notes.

Big Idea: To align your life with God’s purpose, develop a plan for spiritual growth, financial health, and doing good works.

Consider:

Choose one or two questions for your Group to discuss as time allows.

Read 1 Timothy 6:3-21.

▶ What are some challenges that can make it hard to stay committed to God’s Word? What are practical ways we can stay grounded and faithful to His teaching?

▶ How can we be faithful stewards of what God has entrusted to us, managing our finances well while keeping Him at the center of it all?

▶ How can we cultivate a heart that is eager to do good works, and what are some practical steps we can take to make a positive impact in the lives of those around us?

Activate:

Spend a moment in silence to consider your response, then share with the Group.

What specific step will you take this week to align your life with God’s purpose, focusing on spiritual growth, financial health, and good works, no matter where you are in life?

Prayer:

Thank God for the highs and lift up the lows.

Thank the Lord for the opportunity to align our lives with His purpose. Pray for the courage to pursue a life that reflects God’s kingdom and for a heart to use what He has entrusted to you for His glory.