Connect
Share about one area / space in your house, garage or office that needs to be decluttered.
Discuss
- How would you define the spiritual discipline of simplicity in your own words?
- Why do you think simplicity is necessary for a deeper relationship with God? How does it help us focus on His kingdom?
- How does the practice of simplicity and Jesus’ teaching in Matthew 6:19-24 challenge the values of modern culture, such as consumerism and materialism?
- Why do you think Jesus connects the location of our treasure with the condition of our heart? Reflect on your own spending habits. What do they reveal about your heart and what you truly value? How can you cultivate a sense of gratitude and contentment with what you already have, instead of striving for more?
- What steps can you take this week to intentionally resist the “buy now” mentality and focus on Jesus as your treasure?
- What practical ways can you use your resources—time, money, and possessions—to serve God’s kingdom rather than personal desires?
Pray
Ask Jesus to show each person how much He treasures them as His prized possession.
