Counsels on Stewardship -- Study Guide

Chapter 42 — The Peril of Covetousness

The deceitfulness and futility of self-love can never compare with the openness and advantages of love centered in Jesus Christ. Please read CS 209-216 or CSA 133-136. (Always read each chapter before answering the questions.) CS-SG 40.2

1. One peril of covetousness is separation from God. How?

CS-SG 40.3

“They cultivate a love for _______________________, for _______________________ and CS-SG 40.4

_______________________, until it absorbs the powers of _______________________ and CS-SG 40.5

_______________________, and shuts out love for the _______________________ and for CS-SG 40.6

_______________________ for whom Christ died.” CS 209:1 or CSA 133:1 CS-SG 40.7

2. List the three great temptations Satan used against Jesus: CS 209:3 or CSA 133:3
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C. CS-SG 40.8

3. As it was in the days of Jesus, even today, “it is the _______________________ of _______________________ to make the world very _______________________.” CS 213:3 or CSA 134:5 CS-SG 40.9

4. Many professed Christians will make any sacrifice to gain riches. List some of the things that often happen as they “succeed.” CS 213:3; 214:1, 2 or CSA 135:1, 2
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G. CS-SG 40.10

5. Contemplate the speed with which the change takes place. “It is often found that the change from ________________________ to _______________________ has been made so _______________________ by the wily _______________________ of the evil one, that the deceived soul is not aware that he has _______________________ has company with Christ, and is His servant _______________________ in _______________________.” CS 214:4; 215:1 or CSA 135:4 CS-SG 41.1

6. The love and spirit of the pioneers is here illustrated.
A. “Then it was necessary for some to sell their _______________________ and _______________________, and obtain _______________________, while their means were freely lent to the Lord to publish the truth, and otherwise aid in _______________________ the _______________________ of God. These self-sacrificing ones _______________________.” CS 215:2 or CSA 135:5
B. Is God calling for such devotion today, “even to sell their homes to meet the wants of the cause”? True False CS 215:3 or CSA 136:1 CS-SG 41.2

7. God condemns scanty offerings and feeble efforts.
“If the _______________________ the that is now _______________________ were the _______________________ they could do, they would not be under _______________________; but with their _______________________ they could do much more.” CS 215:4; 216:1 or CSA 136:2 CS-SG 41.3