Key Passage
– MATTHEW 19:16-22
16 And someone came to Him and said, “Teacher, what [essentially] good thing shall I do to obtain eternal life [that is, eternal salvation in the Messiah’s kingdom]?” 17 Jesus answered, “Why are you asking Me about what is [essentially] good? There is only One who is [essentially] good; but if you wish to enter into eternal life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to Jesus, “Which commandments?” And Jesus answered, “You shall not commit murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not give false testimony; 19 Honor your father and mother; and love your neighbor as yourself” [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others]. 20 The young man said to Him, “I have kept all these things [from my youth]; what do I still lack?” 21 Jesus answered him, “If you wish to be perfect [that is, have the spiritual maturity that accompanies godly character with no moral or ethical deficiencies], go and sell what you have and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].” 22 But when the young man heard this, he left grieving and distressed, for he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].
LIVIN’ THE GOOD LIFE IS THE TALE OF TWO GOODS
16 …“Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?”
– MATTHEW 19:16
17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me GOOD?
– MATTHEW 19:17
20 The young man said to Him, “I have kept all these things [from my youth]; what do I still lack?”
– MATTHEW 19:20
21 Jesus answered him, “If you wish to be perfect [that is, have the spiritual maturity that accompanies godly character with no moral or ethical deficiencies], go and sell what you have and give [the money] to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me [becoming My disciple, believing and trusting in Me and walking the same path of life that I walk].”
– MATTHEW 19:21
22 But when the young man heard this, he left grieving and distressed, for he owned much property and had many possessions [which he treasured more than his relationship with God].
– MATTHEW 19:22
10 The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance [to the full, till it overflows].
– JOHN 10:10
THERE ARE 5 FORMS OF RESOURCE OR CAPITAL WE ALL POSSESS AND ARE ABLE TO INVEST TO PRODUCE A WEALTHY LIFE = THE GOOD LIFE
WEALTH = WELL-BEING
CAPITAL = ANY INVESTABLE ASSET
INVEST = STORE AND BUILD VALUE FOR A FUTURE RETURN
SPIRITUAL
RELATIONAL
PHYSICAL
INTELLECTUAL
FINANCIAL
SPIRITUAL CAPITAL – RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD = KNOWING GOD INTIMATELY AND HAVING ACCESS TO HIS ABUNDANCE OF WISDOM AND POWER AS THE CHIEF POINT OF LIFE
33 But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also.
– MATTHEW 6:33
26 For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world [wealth, fame, success], but forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?
– MATTHEW 16:26
RELATIONAL CAPITAL – RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS = SHOWN IN FAMILY AND FRIENDS
13 No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends.
– JOHN 15:13
PHYSICAL CAPITAL – SHOWN IN HOURS AND HEALTH
8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness (spiritual training) is of value in everything and in every way, since it holds promise for the present life and for the life to come.
– 1 TIMOTHY 4:8
INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL – SHOWN IN CONCEPTS AND IDEAS
37 And Jesus replied to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your MIND.’
– MATTHEW 22:37
6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
– ROMANS 8:6
FINANCIAL CAPITAL – STEWARDSHIP OF FINANCIAL RESOURCES GOD ENTRUSTS TO YOU SHOWN IN: MONEY AND FINANCIAL ASSETS
15 “And so it was that when he returned, having received the kingdom, he then commanded these servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading.
– LUKE 19:15
ACTIVATION:
RATE THE 5 CAPITALS ON A SCALE FROM 1 – 5
1 = NEGATIVE BALANCE/OVERDRAWN
5 = BURSTING WITH OVERFLOWING ABUNDANCE
THIS WEEK’S ACTIVATION:
WHAT AM I MISSING?
READ: MATTHEW 19:16-22
- LIVIN’ THE GOOD LIFE IS THE TALE OF TWO GOODS
READ: MATTHEW 19:16; MATTHEW 19:17; JOHN 10:10
ASK:
Where is Jesus in my definition of living the good life?
- THERE ARE 5 FORMS OF RESOURCE OR CAPITAL WE ALL POSSESS AND ARE ABLE TO INVEST TO PRODUCE A WEALTHY LIFE = THE GOOD LIFE
READ: MATTHEW 6:33; MATTHEW 16:26; JOHN 15:13; 1 TIMOTHY 4:8; MATTHEW 22:37; ROMANS 8:6; LUKE 19:15
ASK:
Are the capital accounts in your hands God has given to you producing prosperous, abundant wealth?
PRAY:
Jesus, thank you for your grace for me to live the good life. Forgive me for missing what matters most. Today I commit to working diligently with what you have put in my hands.
Amen!