RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 7 March 2021 – Lesson 27
TOPIC: The Christian
Approach To Investments (RCCG
Sunday School STUDENT Manual 7 March 2021)
MEMORY VERSE: “Wealth gotten
by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.”
– Proverbs 13:11
Also See: OPEN HEAVEN 7 MARCH 2021 – BE CONTENT II
BIBLE PASSAGE: Luke 19:11-27 KJV
(RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 7 March 2021)
11 And as they heard these things, he added
and spake a parable, because he was nigh to Jerusalem, and because they thought
that the kingdom of God should immediately appear.
12 He said therefore, A certain nobleman went
into a far country to receive for himself a kingdom, and to return.
13 And he called his ten servants, and
delivered them ten pounds, and said unto them, Occupy till I come.
14 But his citizens hated him, and sent a
message after him, saying, We will not have this man to reign over us.
15 And it came to pass, that when he was
returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be
called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much
every man had gained by trading.
16 Then came the first, saying, Lord, thy
pound hath gained ten pounds.
17 And he said unto him, Well, thou good
servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority
over ten cities.
18 And the second came, saying, Lord, thy
pound hath gained five pounds.
19 And he said likewise to him, Be thou also
over five cities.
20 And another came, saying, Lord, behold,
here is thy pound, which I have kept laid up in a napkin:
21 For I feared thee, because thou art an
austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou
didst not sow.
22 And he saith unto him, Out of thine own
mouth will I judge thee, thou wicked servant. Thou knewest that I was an
austere man, taking up that I laid not down, and reaping that I did not sow:
23 Wherefore then gavest not thou my money
into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury?
24 And he said unto them that stood by, Take
from him the pound, and give it to him that hath ten pounds.
25 (And they said unto him, Lord, he hath ten
pounds.)
26 For I say unto you, That unto every one
which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall
be taken away from him.
27 But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
INTRODUCTION:
In the parable of the talents in Luke 19:11-27, Jesus makes it clear that He
expects his followers to be faithful stewards of the resources that He has put
at their disposal. Good stewardship includes wise investments. Many believers
find it difficult to adopt a practical theology for money management and
investing for a distant and uncertain future. The Bible, however, offers
practical wisdom on investing the resources we have with insight and foresight.
LESSON OUTLINES:
1.
Biblical Principles For Investments And Savings
2.
Reasons For Investments
1. BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES FOR
INVESTMENTS AND SAVINGS
Investing’s is actually commended if done
wisely. lt’s about putting money and/or other resources into real businesses
that employ people and deliver products or services to customers. Hopefully,
the companies we invest in do well and provide a return commensurate with our
investments (Proverbs 31:10-31; Ecclesiastes 11:1-6).
However, believers should invest only on
businesses (real estate, contracts, ventures, stocks, shares, bonds) they
understand or have experience in (Proverbs 24:3-4). We are to avoid get-rich-quick
schemes at all cost (Proverbs 13:11, 21:5). Do not invest in what you do not
have. It is better not to invest at all than to invest what you cannot afford
to lose. Do not accumulate debt in the name or investment. Prov. 22:7. Guard
against Investing just because a Christian offers it; that is not a guarantee
against loss.
Investing in your education and those of your
children is a wise decision to make. By doing so you are preparing yourself for
opportunities that will surely come your way and securing your future.
It’s equally important to also note that
saving for future needs is biblical (Genesis 41; Proverbs 6:6-11, 21:5). Saving
honours God because as it rightly values money as a gift that He has given to
us (James 1:16-17) Instead of unplanned, impulsive, or foolish spending, wise
saving demonstrates the importance of stewarding His gifts (Luke 12:47-48).
Saving may also allow you to leave an inheritance, blessings for yours so they
can then be a blessing to others (Proverbs 13:22).
2. REASONS FOR INVESTMENTS
i. Wealth Creation: investing your money will allow it to grow and
compound. You earn money on the money already earned and create wealth over
time.
ii. Beat Inflation: Returns from investment help to maintain the purchasing
power at a constant level. If you do not beat the inflation rate, you will be
losing money, not making money.
iii. Retirement Mass Creation: You should invest while you are earning so as to
create a mass of funds that can be used when you retire. This provides security
to maintain a comfortable style even after retirement.
iv. Accomplish Financial Goals: Investing can help you reach bigger financial
goals. This return on your investments can be used towards financial goals,
such as buying a home, buying a car, starting a business, or putting your
children through school.
v. High Returns: Investing would help to achieve high returns as compared to
banks savings account which provides little return.
CONCLUSION: Investing into the future is not an act
of anxiety, everyone must save for the raining day. In order to build wealth,
you should invest your money.
QUESTIONS
1. Why should you invest?
2. What are the
principles that should guide our investments?
FURTHER READING:
Monday: Genesis 26:12 (KJV)
12
Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold:
and the LORD blessed him.
Tuesday: Genesis 8:22 (KJV)
22
While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer
and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
Wednesday: Luke 6:38 (KJV)
38
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken
together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same
measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Thursday: Psalm 107:37 (KJV)
37
And sow the fields, and plant vineyards, which may yield fruits of increase.
Friday: Psalm 126:5 (KJV)
5
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Saturday: Ecclesiastes 11:4 (KJV)
4
He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds
shall not reap.
Sunday: Ecclesiastes 11:6 (KJV)
6
In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for
thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they
both shall be alike good.
ASSIGNMENT: Mention the five
disadvantages of excess consumption over investment.
RCCG Sunday School HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on
the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on
the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on
the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on
the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee.
5. O Sunday School, on
the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on
the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
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