We began a new mini-series on suffering, and we started by looking at Job.
Big Idea: When we suffer, it is not the why that is important, but the who and how.
1. When we suffer, it is important to focus on WHO is wise and in control!
Job 38:1-7
- God is the powerful Creator
- God is perfect in understanding and wisdom
- God is eternal
- He is mighty and sovereign
- He is always right and just and fair
2. When we suffer, it is important to focus on HOW we should respond.
Job 1:20-22
- Job grieves
- Job worships
- Job recognizes all he had as gifts from God’s good hand.
- Job recognizes that God’s goodness and glory has not been lessened through all of this.
- Job maintains his integrity. (does not sin in anger toward God or lose his faith)
High School - Proverbs - money
Big Idea: If we want to live in a skillful, Christ-like way, we will think about and use money in a way that glorifies God.
6 Truths about Money
1. Money comes from hard work (6:10-11, 10:4, 12:27; 14:23)
2. Money is a blessing from God (poverty can be judgment) (3:19-15,10:22; 13:18; 22:4; 28:20)
3. Money brings physical security (10:15; 13:8; 14:20; 18:23; 19:4,14; 22:7)
4. Money is not as valuable as wisdom or favor (8:11; 22:1; 28:6,11)
5. Money has no eternal profit (10:2,16; 11:4,7,28)
6. Money should be gained honestly (11:1,18; 13:11,22; 16:11; 22:16)
Things to remember when you don’t have money...
God provides for the righteous (10:3; 13:25)
Debt should be avoided (11:15)
Poverty can be a snare (30:8-9)
Our value is not based on our wealth (22:2)
Things to remember when you do have money...
Generosity (especially to the needy) pleases God (11:24-26; 14:21,31; 28:22)
Wealth can be a snare (23:1-8; 30:8-9)
Our value is not based on our wealth (22:2)
Money is a blessing from God!!
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