Message Discussion Questions

1. If a long-lost relative left you $10,000 today with the strict rule that you cannot spend it on bills or debt, what is the first "fun" or "frivolous" thing you would buy?

2. The talk mentioned that money is emotional because of the stress it can cause. When you think about your current financial situation, what is the primary emotion you feel—peace, anxiety, guilt, or protection? Why do you think that is? 

3. It’s easy to say "God owns it all," but hard to live it when we worked 40+ hours for our paycheck. What is one specific "possession" (a house, a car, a career, or even a talent) that you find the hardest to view as "God’s property" rather than your own? 

4. Read Matthew 6:19–21. 

Jesus says that where our treasure is, our hearts will be also. 

A. Most people wait for their "heart" to feel like giving before they act. How does this passage challenge the idea that we should wait for a "feeling" before being generous? 

B. Is there anything that can help shift our perspective on earthly possession vs. eternal possessions? 

5. We discussed how the "Prosperity Gospel" is fueled by greed, while the "True Gospel" is fueled by love. How can we practically tell the difference between God's blessing for our provision and God’s blessing for our distribution? What are some ways we can be generous in addition to what we give to our local church? 

6. We heard the story of Lady Huntingdon and how her "open hands" funded the spread of the Gospel to millions. Has there ever been a "Gospel Patron" in your own life—someone whose quiet generosity or sacrifice changed the trajectory of your faith? 

7. Looking at the six instructions (Regular, Proportional, Sacrificial, Voluntary, Joyful, and Love-motivated), which one feels like the biggest "growth area" for you right now and why?