This past weekend we launched a new FOkids series called "How to be Rich!". Week 1 was all about drilling into the kids that we are rich, filthy rich. Not rich in love or in Jesus but rich as in cash, stuff, and the fact that we have it soooo easy in the 21st century American culture. The goal with teaching the kids that they are rich had 3 point. When we realize we are already rich these 3 things can happen: 1) We can become thankful 2) We can become content 3) We can become generous. We also introduced the kids to what it means to tithe, save, and spend His money His way. This series could change the course of a child's life forever.
Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13 "Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength."
Homework: To get 3 jars for your child. Make one for tithing, one for saving, and one for spending. Place them on their dresser and every time they get money divide with the first 10% going to tithe, the second 10% going to saving, and the 80% going to spend. Can you imagine if we raise are kids to live off 80% of their income. What a blessing that would be.
Next week: We will discussing what tithing is all about.
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