How To Be Rich: Congratulations

Watch the full video of session one of How To be Rich here.

How To Be Rich Series Bible Verses

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share.

 – 1 Timothy 6:17–18

Stuff to think about…

1.     When Andy Stanley says “if you make $48,000 or more a year, you are in the top 1 percent of wage earners in the world,” how does that make you feel?  Do you agree or disagree?  Why?

2.     Why do people confuse being rich with feeling rich?

3.     Describe a time when you noticed that the more that you had, the more you wanted.  When you feed and appetite, what happens to it?  Why?

4.     In the video, Andy says “wealth can become a substitute for God.”  Do you believe that your hope could migrate from dependency on God to dependency on money?  Why or why not?

5.     Read 1 Timothy 6:17-19.  Do you tend to think of Christians and the church as being generous?  Why or why not?

6.     How could being generous to others change people’s perceptions of Christians and the church?

7.     Why do we hesitate to give to others even though we have more than we need?

8.     What can you do this week to be rich toward others?

Does our generosity make a difference? Does it do any good? God didn’t pour out his love for us because it would “work.” Look at us. It still hasn’t completely worked. We’re still a mess.

We aren’t doing Be Rich because it will “work.” We aren’t doing it expecting anything in return. We’re doing it because in some small way it reflects what God did for us. So let’s Be Rich. Let’s do more and give more than ever before.