Scott LaPierre Ministries

Scott LaPierre Ministries


Is Retirement Biblical? (1 Timothy 5:1-10)

May 10, 2021

As a Christian retirement might be in your future. You should know there are right and wrong ways to retire. The Parable of the Rich Fool is one of the clearest places in Scripture discussing retirement. In Luke 12:19 the Rich Fool said, “You have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”

Sadly, the Rich Fool’s words capture what comes to mind for many people when they think of retiring. My hope is to prevent any of us from making the same mistake!

Table of Contents* Sermon Lessons for Christian Retirement the Right Way* Family Worship Guide for Christian Retirement the Right Way* Sermon Notes for Christian Retirement the Right Way* Lesson 1: this life is about the spiritual versus the physical.* Lesson 2: we can be wise in the world’s eyes, but fools to god.* Lesson 3: the rich fool retired wrongly.* Lesson 4: older people can (part 1) mentor.* Lesson 4: older people can (part 2) pray.* Lesson 4: older people can (part 3) assist.

Sermon Lessons for Christian Retirement the Right Way

* Lesson 1: This life is about the __________________ versus the ________________ (Luke 12:15 cf. Luke 4:4, 9:23, 25, 12:33-34, Rom 14:17).* Lesson 2: We can be ________ in the world’s eyes, but __________ to God (Luke 12:20; 1 Cor 3:18-19).* Lesson 3: The Rich Fool ______________ ______________ (Luke 12:19).* Lesson 2: Older people can:* (Part I) ____________ (1 Tim 5:1-2; Psa 71:18, 78:4).* (Part II) ________ (1 Tim 5:3-6; Luke 2:36-37).* (Part III) ____________ (1 Tim 5:9-10; Num 8:23-26).

Family Worship Guide for Christian Retirement the Right Way

* Day 1: Luke 12:15, Luke 4:4, Luke 9:23, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:33, Rom 14:17, and discuss: Why does Jesus teach that we need to beware of covetousness? What is Jesus trying to get us to see about life by lowering our estimation of food and clothing? How should this change our perspective on what life is? What contrast does Paul use to describe what the kingdom of God is and is not?* Day 2: Luke 12:16 - 20, and discuss: How can our efforts deceive us into thinking that we are entitled to decide how our assets can be used? What are we often tempted to do by way of giving credit when we are successful? How is wisdom on the world’s standards estimated by God? Why?* Day 3: Luke 12:19, 1 Cor 3:18, 1 Tim 5:1, Ps 71:18, 1 Tim 5:1-9, and discuss: How does the world’s mindset of retiring differ than God’s? How does the way we view our resources effect the way we retire? What value does the older generation offer the younger? How can an older saint encourage or invest in a younger believer?

Sermon Notes for Christian Retirement the Right Way

The title of this morning’s sermon is, “Retiring the Right Way.”

We were in a series on covetousness and contentment. Now we’re returning to Luke and I’d like to back up to verse 13 to briefly review and get the context for the parable we’ll be studying…

In verses 1-12 Jesus was teaching on some very heavy topics: