our bread and other people’s bread, too.” How much do we have stored up that could have been shared with others? In our society, we’ve been convinced to trust more in our retirement savings than in God. We store up for the future while there are people in our communities who can’t make it through today due to the lack of what we have in abundance. And yet it seems terribly dangerous to give away what we have stored up as proof that we trust in God. That’s why Jesus went on to say, “You worry too much! Don’t worry if you’ll have enough of what you need” (verses 25 - 34). “God loves you so much, He’ll take care of you! If you seek first God’s kingdom and do things God’s way, you’ll have everything you need. Stop worrying!” Questions for Reflection and Discussion 1. In what ways do people “straddle the fence”? What are some of the compromises we make, convincing ourselves that the Bible or the Church didn’t really mean what it sounds like it means, so that we can feel okay about disobeying God? 2. How attached are we to our property? What are your favorite possessions? If you knew someone needed them, could you part with them? Could you buy a less expensive car in order to use the left-over cash to help someone else buy a car so he can get a job? What else do we hang onto that we could survive without? How are we serving the world instead of God by hanging onto these? 3. Why is this part of the Sermon on the Mount so difficult to accept and live? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
