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Lesson OneStarting Well9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoCounsel, Debt and Saving9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeGenerosity and Investing9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FourWork and Honesty9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveCrisis and Eternity9 Activities1 Assessment
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Lesson SixFinishing Well7 Activities
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities1 Assessment
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Work and Our Role
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men . . . It is the Lord Christ whom you serve” (Colossians 3:23-24).
“You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another” (Leviticus 19:11).
Open in Prayer
Pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance as you begin reading passages of Scripture. Ask for clarity and insight as you engage in God’s Word.
Scripture Reading
- Read 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13
- Read Exodus 20:8-11
Lesson Projects
Projects are designed to help you apply the information you learn in a lesson. Some courses consist of one project per lesson, while others might have one project for the entire course. Projects are provided in PDF format, which you can download, fill out, and either print out and store or save as a digital document for future reference.
Access your Lesson Project (pdf).
As we’ve learned in today’s Bible study, we have a role when it comes to work. You’ve put a lot of work into understanding and applying what God has to say about money and possessions to this point. Now it’s time to set some goals to help you continue to work on your financial discipleship journey.
Setting goals will help you determine what is really important to you and help you define where you want to be both personally and financially. Here’s how it works:
1. Download and complete the Goals Worksheet.
2. Don’t limit yourself by your current situation. Many of your goals may be “faith” goals that you’ll have to trust the Lord to provide. So pray and prioritize your goals.
3. One caution: Don’t set completely unrealistic goals. It’s better to accomplish three goals than to become frustrated with 10 unattainable ones.
Download the Financial Goals [30 day] Worksheet (PDF)
Compass Commentary
Working hard was and continues to be a good and desirable characteristic, as is knowing when to rest. But as there are today, even in Biblical times, there were people, even believers, who were lazy and wouldn’t work. Working hard allows you to provide for your own needs without relying on someone else to bail you out. Being lazy can even lead you to become a busy-body, sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong. Everyone should work hard and do the best that they can in every task. As good as it is to work hard, its also important to value and schedule some rest. Just as God did during the creation of the world, He rested one day out of seven, and required similar rest of His people. Our bodies and minds need to rest, and the Lord wants us to take time away from the work we do to spend time with Him, reflect on His blessings, and allow ourselves to be re-charged for the work still to be done. Failure to maintain margin in our lives, is not only contrary to God’s design and commandments, it is also unhealthy and unproductive. Work hard but get rest!