Day 5
5. Good
works as our treasure
James 5
In I Timothy
6:18, Paul wrote,
"Be rich in good works."
Good works are the riches that thieves, fire,
war or death cannot take away from
us.
Jesus called
good works for God
"treasure in Heaven."
We do not see all our treasure now.
It is like money deposited
in a bank or seed sown into the ground.
(James 5:7)
(Gal. 6:7-10).
Though we do not see our treasure being
stored up for us we should appreciate it and gather
it as James 5 teaches.
A. Our treasure is better: verses 1-6
1. than
gold and silver 1-3
2. than sin 4-6
B. Our treasure seen: verses 7-12
1. at the
coming of Christ 7-8
2. when others are condemned 9-12
C. Our treasure gathered: verses 13-20
1. by
prayer 13-18
2. by soul winning 19-20
1. Look
up Proverbs 10:22 and tell one big difference
between earthly and heavenly riches.
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2. Read
Luke 12:13-21 and write why God called
the man a fool.
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3. Write
some of the results of wanting to be rich in
I Timothy 6:9, 10
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4. It is
not a sin to be rich. However, what are some of
the things found in I Timothy 6:17-19 that rich people
should keep in mind?
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5. Look
for things in the following list that make us rich in
God's sight. As you find each good thing, draw a coin
(circle) around the letter beside it.
A. Putting God first (Matt. 6:33)
B. Love of money (I Tim. 6:10)
C. Godliness (I Tim. 6:6)
D. Soul-winning (Daniel 12:3
E. Worldly pleasure (James 5:1, 5)
F. Suffering for Christ (Luke 6:22, 23
G. Giving to the poor (Matt. 19:21)
H. Plenty to wear and eat (Luke 16:19-23
I. Land and good crops (Luke 12:16,20-21)
J. Helping in little things (Mark 9:41)