How much money would it take for you to say that you have enough and didn’t want anymore? What do you sacrifice to get money? Should I donate money? Does it matter that the only reason I’m giving is to make myself feel better? and not because I want to see other’s better off? Is money (one of) our god(s)?
Discussion 12/15: Money, What is it Good For?
How Much is Enough?
How much money would it take for you to say that you have enoughand didn’t want anymore?
- How much money would be enough to live on?
- Is there a difference between these two numbers?
How does peer pressure affect your desire to earn money?
- Bragging about making 6-12 figures
- Save money?
- When I was little I always wanted to be a millionaire
- Spend money?
- Guy down the street just got a new Escalade
What do you sacrifice to get money?
- Friendships
- Relationships (Friends, Romantic)
- Sleep
Should I donate?
Should I donate money?
- No, I worked hard for it
- Yes, anything that is more than I need
- Yes, but after I’m living comfortably
Is it alright to live comfortably when others do not?
Why should I give away the money I earned?
- If everyone would just work hard and take care of themselves, wewould all be fine
How much money should I give away?
Giving tests sincerity. If you don’t give up something dear(money), then how do you know you are sincere?
What is donating?
What counts as giving money away?
- Buying girl scout cookies
- Saving for my kids’ college tuition
- Giving to my local church
- Spending time doing community service
time = money, right?
Motivation?
Does it matter that the only reason I’m giving is to make myselffeel better? and not because I want to see other’s better off?
- Why give out of guilt?
- Does it make me feel better?
- Do I feel ripped off by my emotions?
Assessing Wealth?
Is it really MY money?
- How much of it did I earn?
- How much was given to me by:
- Family upbringing
- Good fortune to go to college
How do I know how wealthy I am?
- Compare myself other those with similar qualifications anddemographics
- Look at those in my surroundings
- Compared against the national average
- Look at the world average
The Importance to Me?
Is money (one of) our god(s)?
What about those people who work hard so that others can see theirmonetary/material gain?
What were some of things I wanted people to remember about mewhen I died? Was the amount of money I accumulated one of thosethings?
Should any of our goals involve money?
If you aren’t too sure what is important to you, watch were youspend your money.
Sources:
Good Cents (Speaker Notes)
Pete Bullette, Chi Alpha Campus Pastor – University ofVirginia
Thanks for above but I want charateristics of good money and show how that money have those charateristics in your economy (uganda).Please help and send me the answers. It is an assignment. Use this e-mail amanya25@yahool.com