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Study Notes
"A Wealth Warning"
A Study of James Series
May 20, 2018
Warm up
What do you like on your burger?
What are absolute no-nos?
Describe your first job.
Read James 5:1-6
Message Recap
Main idea: Money is dangerous!
Four deplorable habits:
1. Wealth hoarding
2. Dishonest practices
3. Self-indulgent lifestyle
4. Physical harm
What can we do?
1. Turn away from greed
2. Be 100% financially honest
3. Give generously
4. Support equity
Questions for discussion
1. What was your initial reaction to this message?
2. How much (if any) do you think greed affects the Church? Why?
Application
- Between hoarding wealth, dishonest practices, a self-indulgent lifestyle, and causing physical harm, which for you is the greatest temptation?
- What do you sense is one thing the Lord is wanting you to change as a result of the teachings of James 5:1-6?
