Topher Anderson: Growing as An Empathetic Church

I. Introduction
- Background information on the church in Ephesus and the reason for Timothy being sent there
- Reflection on the importance of church and the question of why we attend 

II. The Church as Wounded Healers
- Pope Francis' reflection on the church as a field hospital after battle 
- Questioning whether we sometimes forget our role as wounded healers 
- Importance of church being about more than just superficial aspects 

III. Humility in Spiritual and Practical Lives
- Examination of 1 Timothy 6:6-8 emphasizing the call to humility 
- The idea that we enter and leave the world the same way, focusing on our humanity 
- The mantra that having bread on the table and shoes on our feet is enough 

IV. The Road to Ruin and Destruction
- Discussion on the lust for money and its potential consequences 
- Balancing the desire for financial stability with the call to humility 
- Consideration of those who struggle with finding work and financial stability 

V. Jesus' Teachings on Money and Worry
- Connection to the Gospel of Matthew and Jesus' teachings 
- Examination of Matthew 6:24 and the impossibility of serving both God and money 
- Analysis of the Lord's Prayer and the emphasis on daily bread 
- Jesus' teachings on fasting and the dangers of seeking recognition 
- Jesus' words on worry and the importance of trusting in God 

VI. Conclusion
- Reflection on the cultural context of Jesus' teachings and their relevance today 
- Identification of pitfalls to watch out for, such as the lust for money 
- Encouragement to pursue humility and trust in God's provision