Counsels on Stewardship -- Study Guide

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Chapter 32 — Wealth Misused

The greatest misuse of wealth is to trust it instead of Jesus. How much wealth would you need in order to feel secure? Is your trust in God being imperceptibly transferred to things? Prayerfully read CS 157-159 or CSA 105, 106.
 
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18. Why is hoarded wealth a curse and snare? CS 157:1 or CSA 105:1
 
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19. When will the possessor of financial wealth transfer his affections from money to God? CS 157:3 or CSA 105:3
 
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20. Because God loves, we live. Here’s what happens when we love: “Through love he [the possessor of money] is then led to minister to the _______________________ of the _______________________ and to _______________________ the _______________________ of God.” CS 157:3 or CSA 105:3 CS-SG 32.7

21. Love leads to a fulfillment of duty, so that wealth will not increase so rapidly as to prove a snare. Why? CS 158:2 or CSA 106:2
 
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22. God does not condemn wealth, or prudence and foresight in possessing and using it. Name two things He condemns besides hoarding it. CS 159:2 or CSA 106:4
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