We make decisions constantly. Many of them are put on "autopilot" so that we are not consciously aware of them unless we choose to pay attention. This may be a big help in day-to-day living, but it behooves us to stop and think about our decisions to be sure we make the best choices. This lesson brings to mind important aspects of good decision-making that draws us to a higher purpose.
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Financial stewardship is an important topic because God said a lot about it. How we use our finances is important because we are simply stewards of what ultimately belongs to God. So, the way we use our funds should relate to His purposes. Considering that His purposes always have revolved around Christ and His church, it's good to think about stewardship relative to how it can help bring unity in the body of Christ.
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The church is made up of many demographics. Every member is important, and it's time to discuss the importance of the unmarried in the church. Never married, or widowed, every member has a role to fill and is needed!
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The truth is that our culture is very sensitive--maybe too sensitive at times. As children of God, we need to understand and respect the culture we live in as we are able to without going against what we know to be true. How can we meet the responsibility of telling the truth when often it's the truth that causes people to feel insulted? Here is a balanced approach with practical ideas to help.
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God designed unity in the church to be an action instead of just a situation. He created unity by redeeming us and putting us into the same body (the church), but we are expected to maintain it. Recognizing our gifts and committing to work in them is the key to maintaining the unity God expects.
Many religious people have a vague concept of unity and unfortunately many religious groups practice and promote a shallow portrait of what Jesus taught. Unity is such an important topic, but many people settle for something else. In the lesson Jason shows what God intends for building community in the church that can carry over into helping people around us.
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