- This entire section is a warning about money—about how the desire for it can become the controlling force in our lives.
- Instead of hoarding money, Jesus invites his followers to cultivate generosity, and to take care of the needs of others.
- He also invites those who are anxious about money to trust that their needs will be taken care of in the resource-sharing system that he sets up as part of his Kingdom.
- How often do you worry about money?
- In what ways have you seen greed show up in your own life?
- Today’s action challenge is about learning to become generous with our resources. The challenge today is simple, but not easy: think of one tangible, practical way that you can be generous with the resources you have been given. How can you share some of what you have to make a positive difference in someone else’s life? Pray through what you can share and take action. You are an important part of God’s plan to meet people’s basic needs.