Session 2: Servant of One Master
The Bible does not say money is evil. And Scripture doesn’t scapegoat capital as the underlying cause of all bad things. But if we’re not careful, money can rule us.
From the beginning, God created us to serve him, not stuff. That means we can have only one master. Will it be money? Or will it be God?
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As investors we’re surrounded by money. The fact is, we work with it every day. If we don’t fully embrace our true identity in Christ and understand the temptations of money, we cannot be successful. God’s invitation is to surrender it all to him and to participate in something greater.
In this week’s video, best-selling author Andy Crouch shares a powerful teaching that transforms our understanding of money and how we can devote ourselves fully to serving God. Here are a few more questions to help your group go even deeper in discussion.
Does money influence our lives more than envy, lust, and pride?
Why is there such secrecy when it comes to money? Why is it so radical to have someone outside of an advisor look into your finances?
When was the last time a trusted friend pushed back and asked you the tough questions about God owning it all?
How do we really challenge the idea directly about God owning it all? Is God really the majority shareholder of your portfolio or minority?
Go Deeper
There's no limit to the ways you can explore the Marks of a Faith Driven Investor. What we provide below are three ideas we think might lead each one of us to an even greater understanding of why we need to Identify in Christ and our role as stewards.
Consider: Be honest with yourself and determine the hold money has on you and your life. A generous heart is what helps to keep us free from greed, control, and selfishness. Do you agree? We tend to focus on finances when we think about generosity. What are some other ways we can give beyond just our treasure?
Act Differently: Invite your spouse and family members to join you in a free online Journey of Generosity (JOG) retreat hosted by Generous Giving (for US audiences) or Generosity Path (for non-US audiences) where you'll have a safe space to process your relationship with money and generosity.
Learn From Others: Visit faithdriveninvestor.org to learn more or join the conversation by listening to our weekly Faith Driven Investor Podcast. Additionally, explore the Faith Driven Investor YouTube Channel for more stories and insights from like-minded investors around the world.