Scripture and Questions for Study and Reflection:

Read Matthew 6: 19-21.

1. What does it mean for you to simplify your life? Why might such simplification be necessary?

2. The video describes practicing simplicity in life as (1) limiting what you own and (2) practicing generosity. What do you think about this? How does this correlate with living as a disciple of Jesus? How are you doing in these areas?

3. Pastor Mick has talked many times about reviewing your checkbook and calendar to see what your true treasures are and where you may need to simplify. Why do you think he focuses on those two things to measure what you treasure? Based on those two things, what do you treasure?

4. In the video, Comer says that “Simplifying is the way we shape our life to create margin.” What did he mean by that? What is the “margin” he’s talking about and why do we need it?

5. What is the difference between earthly treasures and heavenly treasures? How does each type of treasure reflect our true heart

6. In Acts 20: 35, Paul quoted Jesus when he said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” In what ways have you experienced this to be true in your own life?

7. Someone once described the Christian life as “living simply so others can simply live.” What does this mean to you? How is this lifestyle indicative of following Christ? How could you do better in living like this?

8. Read the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12: 13-21. What does this parable mean to you? How does this relate to today’s passage from Matthew 6: 19-21?

9. Read Philippians 4: 11-13. Have you found contentment like Paul has found contentment? If so, how? If not, why not?

Prayer for the Week:
I am no longer my own, but thine. Put me to what thou wilt, rank me with whom thou wilt. Put me to doing, put me to suffering. Let me be employed by thee or laid aside for thee, exalted for thee or brought low by thee. Let me be full, let me be empty. Let me have all things, let me have nothing. I freely and heartily yield all things to thy pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, thou art mine, and I am thine. So be it. And the covenant which I have made on earth, let it be ratified in heaven. Amen.