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Every family must recognize the difference between needs, wants, and desires in life.
Matthew 6:32, God recognizes our ________________ and promises to supply.
Identify the basic levels of expenditure.
Needs - I Timothy 6:8 describes them as: ________________________________
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Wants - Luke 3:11 describes them as: ____________________________________
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Desires - (lavishness) I John 2:15-16 describes them as: _____________________
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Those differences can be illustrated by various products and their uses. For example,
we all need clothing. That can be satisfied by simple, basic garments (such as chain
store apparel).
Wants may be met by buying in an elite shop for fashion designs.
Desires may be satisfied by imported clothing or exclusive clothing to dazzle other
people.
Every basic purchase in the home should be assessed by its category and allowed or
disallowed according to God’s plan for your family.
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Establish a Contingency (or Surplus) Plan
Once a maximum standard of living is established, most Christians can expect to
accumulate a surplus. You must predetermine the application of that surplus or it
will be consumed through lifestyle adjustments and hoarding.
With the best intentions, many Christians keep the Lord’s surplus. Decide on a
positive contingency plan in the event God supplies an abundance.
Review again Luke 3:11. What is Christ’s contingency plan for our surplus?
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