1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NLT) 17Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable. Their trust should be in God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment. 18Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others. 19By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

1 Timothy 6:17-19 (NASB) 17Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. 18 Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US CAN INVEST IN THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT WHERE WE ARE BY…

• …not being conceited.

VS 17: Teach those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which is so unreliable.

QUESTION: Are you “rich” in this world?

QUESTION: How do you assess how much trust you have in your money?

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US CAN INVEST IN THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT WHERE WE ARE BY…

• …fixing our hope on God first.

VS 17: Their trust should be in God…

QUESTION: What are practices you do that evidence your trust is in God more than in money?

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US CAN INVEST IN THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT WHERE WE ARE BY…

• …trusting God will provide for all our needs.

VS 17: …who richly gives us all we need…

QUESTION: Regarding providing, what makes a good dad a good dad?

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US CAN INVEST IN THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT WHERE WE ARE BY…

• …enjoying what we have.

VS 17: …for our enjoyment.

QUESTION: What in your life right now are you enjoying?

QUESTION: Do you give God credit for that piece of joy?

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US CAN INVEST IN THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT WHERE WE ARE BY…

• …doing good.

VS 18: They should be rich in good works…

QUESTION: How “rich” are you in doing good for other?

QUESTION: Do you plan on participating in Lakes-Giving and/or Lakes-Christmas this year?

EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US CAN INVEST IN THE GOOD LIFE RIGHT WHERE WE ARE BY…

• …being ready to share.

VS 18: …and generous* to those in need, always being ready to share with others. o Greek – *eumetadotos (yoo-met-ad’-ot-os); good at imparting, liberal, ready to share.1

QUESTION: Do you know people’s needs around you?

QUESTION: Have you positioned yourself so you are “being ready” to share?

QUESTION: From faith in our Triune God, what’s something you can do?

BY INVESTING IN THE GOOD LIFE YOU ARE…

• …storing up treasures in heaven.

VS 19: By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.

QUESTION: How do you feel about doing stuff here and now for heavenly rewards to come?

QUESTION: How does Jesus feel about this? How does your view need to change?

QUESTION: What exercise of faith do you believe God is calling you to? What do you plan on doing about it? How does it require you to trust God more?In what ways could God help you grow through this? In what ways could God glorify Himself through your “risky” obedience? Pray and share with others!