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How do our personal treasures reflect our spiritual priorities, and what might need to change for us to ‘store up treasures in heaven’?

In what ways might we be unknowingly serving money as a master instead of God, and how can we shift our focus?

How can we cultivate a ‘single devotion’ to God in a world that constantly pulls our attention in many directions?

What does it mean to have ‘healthy eyes’ spiritually, and how can we ensure our vision remains clear and focused on God?

How might the concept of a ‘rainy day fund for others’ challenge our typical approach to financial planning and generosity?

In what areas of our lives might we be deceiving ourselves about the true state of our spiritual health?

How can we practically apply Jesus’ teaching to ‘seek first the kingdom of God’ in our daily decisions and priorities?

What are some concrete ways we can be ‘rich towards God’ rather than rich in earthly possessions?

How does the idea that ‘we can only serve one master’ challenge our attempts to balance worldly success with spiritual growth?

In light of Jesus’ teachings, how might we need to redefine what it means to live a truly ‘successful’ or ‘abundant’ life?

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FAMILY TABLE DISCUSSION STARTERS

Here are some discussion starters you can use for a family table discussion based on the sermon:

1. Earthly Versus Heavenly Treasures:

• What are some things in our lives that we consider treasures? How do they compare to heavenly treasures?
• How can we shift our focus from valuing earthly possessions to heavenly ones?

1. Values and Priorities:

• How do we determine what is truly valuable in our lives? What guides our priorities?
• Are there things we currently treasure that might not be worth as much in the long run?

1. Generosity:

• What does it mean to be generous? How can we practice generosity in our daily lives?
• Can you think of ways our family can use what we have to help others and show generosity?

1. Single Devotion:

• What does it mean to have a single focus on God? How does that impact our decisions and actions?
• Are there times when we feel our focus is divided? How can we work to address that?

1. Serving Two Masters:

• Why can’t we serve both God and money? What challenges do we face in choosing between them?
• How does money affect our relationship with others and with God?

1. Discussing Mastery:

• In what ways might money or material possessions become a master in our lives?
• How can we ensure that God remains our true master, above all else?

1. Eternal Perspective:

• How does having an eternal perspective change the way we live day-to-day?
• What steps can we take to build treasures in heaven?

1. Personal Stories and Experiences:

• Share a personal story or memory about a time when you felt particularly focused on heavenly treasures.
• Discuss a time when you struggled with devoting yourself to earthly things. What did you learn from it?

1. Biblical Examples:

• Who in the Bible do you think exemplifies a life focused on heavenly treasures? How did they live?
• How can we draw inspiration from Jesus’ teachings in our lives today?

1. Practical Applications:
   • What practical steps can we take this week to ensure our treasures are stored in heaven?
   • How can we hold each other accountable in our journey towards valuing eternal treasures over earthly ones?