James: Arrogant & Condemned
If you want to know how you are doing in your walk with Jesus, take a quick look at how you spend your time and what you spend your money on. Planning and profits are not sins, but presumption is. When we omit God from our time and money, we fall into the self-focused sin of finding security in our plans and money. Putting God in the center allows us to walk in the freedom that God has for us.
Discussion Questions
What was the main thing God taught you from the message? How does that impact how you see God, yourself, and others?
Do an inventory of how you spend your time. What sticks out to you? What consumes most of your schedule and planning? How does God factor into your calendar and planning?
Do an inventory of your spending. What sticks out to you? What do you spend money on without thinking? How does God factor into your finances?
What would it look like to put God in the middle of your calendar and checkbook?
What is one way you plan to live out God’s word this week?