Hebrews 13:5-6

Key Verse: Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we can confidently say, “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?” Hebrews 12:5-6

Reflection:  Did your parents or someone else teach you about managing money?  If so or if not, how has that impacted your management of money today?

Study:

·         Read Hebrews 13:5-6 out loud multiple times.  As you do so, try to emphasize each key word or phrase once each time.  For example, “KEEP your life free from love of money…” then “Keep YOUR LIFE free from love of money…”  What stands out to you in this passage?

·         Hebrews 13:5-6 contains two commands, a reason, and a result.  How would you put each of them in your own words?

·         What is the connection of this passage with the rest of Hebrews?  What point is the author making about your relationship with money and things in comparison to your relationship with the Lord?

·         How a believer handles money and possessions can be a testimony to others about their faith.  How do you think someone else would describe your relationship with money and things? Would you describe your relationship with such things as being a positive example for others?

·         Read the following passages:  Matthew 6:19-24; Luke 16:10-15; Philippians 4:11-19; 1 Timothy 6:6-11. After doing so, brainstorm all the practical ways you can follow these commands: (1) Keep your life free from the love of money and (2) Be content with what you have.

·         God has promised He will never abandon His people.  (Deuteronomy 31:6,8 and Joshua 1:5).  Are you content in Him and with Him in all the circumstances of your life?  If not, what gets in the way?  How can you remind yourself of His promise when you start wavering?