January 12, 2026
Generous: Living Open-Handed | The Grip of Greed
Jesus tells us to watch out for all kinds of greed. The challenge is, greed is sneaky—it hides in our hearts. So Jesus tells a story illustrating three attitudes towards money that are symptoms of greed: I deserve it. It’s all for me. I’m better off with more.
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Luke 12:13-21
Questions:
- In what ways do you notice the culture around you feeding discontentment and greed in you?
- If you were to measure your level of contentment on a scale of 1 to 10—where 1 is feeling the anxiety of greed and a desire for more, and 10 is feeling satisfied with what you have—where would you plot yourself right now?
- Which of the three symptoms of greed (I deserve it; it’s all for me; I’m better off with more) is the most persistent in your life?
- What do you think it looks like to be “rich toward God”?
- How is Jesus inviting you to push back against greed in your life this week? Is there a specific practice—gratitude, sharing, simplifying—that you will try?
Bonus: Did you have a chance to practice last week’s challenge to give away some money to bless someone? If you’re willing, share about that experience.
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