Run For Your Life

Pastor Paul Feuerstein

August 25, 2024

Main Idea

The central theme of Pastor Paul's sermon was the conflict between debt and love. He taught us that while debt divides, love unites, and that our pursuit of material wealth often undermines our relationships. Pastor Paul stressed the importance of eliminating debt to prevent it from damaging our relationships. He provided practical advice from Scripture, particularly from Proverbs, on managing finances wisely, being diligent in planning, and the significance of generosity. Ultimately, he called us to reverse our course by putting God first, which leads to a life free from debt and full of love.

Scripture References

Romans 13:7-8, Proverbs 6:1,3-5, Matthew 6:31-34, Proverbs 6:6-8, Proverbs 21:5, Colossians 3:12-14, Proverbs 11:24-25

1. How can we identify and address the debts that are straining our relationships?

2. What steps can we take to manage financial tensions in our lives?

Discussion Questions:

3. How does putting God first help us reverse our course from debt to love?

4. In what ways can we practice generosity even when we feel we lack abundance?

5. Discuss the impact of financial planning on our personal and spiritual well-being.

Summary

Pastor Paul Feuerstein from Echo Church delivered a powerful message titled 'Run For Your Life' as part of the 'Modern Family' series. He addressed the difficulty of shedding debt, comparing it to losing extra weight or ending an unhealthy relationship. Pastor Paul emphasized that debt not only burdens us financially but also strains our relationships and family dynamics. He highlighted the alarming statistics of financial disputes leading to divorce and urged us to understand that money should be a tension to manage, not a problem to solve. He encouraged us to prioritize paying off debts and to live with the goal of owing nothing but love to others.