RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 8 March 2026 Lesson 27 – The “Get Rich Quick” Syndrome
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RCCG Sunday School Teacher Manual 28F March 2026 TOPIC: The “Get Rich Quick” Syndrome
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please open my understanding to the ills of the get-rich-quick syndrome. (Scroll down for RCCG Sunday School 8 March 2026 HYMN)
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE: The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Jeremiah 17:7-11 (KJV)
7 Blessed is the man that trusteth in the Lord, and whose hope the Lord is.
8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreadeth out her roots by the river, and shall not see when heat cometh, but her leaf shall be green; and shall not be careful in the year of drought, neither shall cease from yielding fruit.
9 The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
10 I the Lord search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.
11 As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
MEMORY VERSE: Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase. – Proverbs 13:11 (KJV)
LESSON INTRODUCTION: Wealth and living a comfortable life are part of God’s plan for humanity. He created everything — whether as finished products or raw materials — needed for an enjoyable and fulfilled life (Genesis 1:20-22, 24-25; 2:8-9, 16). The abundance of resources is evident (Ecclesiastes 5:9), yet the lack of patience has driven many, especially youths, to adopt the harmful “get-rich-quick syndrome” to meet their needs. This lesson aims to explore this concept and provide guidance on resisting the temptation to pursue wealth hastily and unethically.
TEXT REVIEW: JEREMIAH 17:7-11
a. This passage provides a contrast between those who trust in human strength and those who trust in God. It highlights the futility of relying on deceitful means to achieve success and emphasises the importance of trusting God for provision.
b. Trust in God: Blessed is the man that trust in the Lord, He shall be like a tree planted by the water. It sends out it’s roots beside a stream that brings forth its fruit at the right season. V7 & 8.
c. The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: Who knows it? V9.
i. Accountability: ………….. v10.
d. The End of the Unjust Wealth: A partridge sits on the egg and does not hatch, so it is for him that unjustly gets wealth, he shall leave it amid his days. In the end, it will prove how foolish they have been. v11.
LESSON OUTLINES
- The Syndrome
- Resist The Urge
LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE SYNDROME
QUESTION 1: What do you understand by Get-rich-quick syndrome?
ANSWER: The Get-rich-quick syndrome refers to an intense and irrational desire to accumulate wealth rapidly, often without considering the consequences.
QUESTION 2: Are there activities associated with this syndrome?
ANSWER: Yes, this overwhelming urge to achieve financial success overnight can drive individuals to engage in unlawful activities such as gambling, Ponzi schemes, cybercrime, armed robbery, selling of body parts, kidnapping, prostitution, drug dealing, advance-fee scam/fraud, etc. (Proverbs 21:6-8).
QUESTION 3: What are the results of the get-rich-quick syndrome?
ANSWER: The get-rich-quick syndrome can result in serious negative consequences, such as a rise in crimes like murder, kidnapping, and robbery; a deterioration in educational standards; the erosion of traditional values like honesty, hard work, and fairness; the rapid loss of such wealth (Proverbs 23:4-5); and lack of genuine satisfaction which often leads to sudden death (Proverbs 1:18-19).
QUESTION 4: Are there red flags to watch for to avoid get-rich-quick scams?
ANSWER: Yes. Red flags to watch out for to avoid get-rich-quick scams include enticing offers promising large amounts of quick profit without risk; a stranger who claims to be connected through mutual acquaintances and proposes a business opportunity; being asked to use one’s account for transfers, withdrawals, or other financial transactions (Proverbs 1:10).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Give additional grave consequences of get-rich-quick schemes/syndromes.
LESSON OUTLINE 2: RESIST THE URGE
A. As an individual, you can overcome the urge for quick wealth syndrome by:
i. Trusting God to empower and teach you to make wealth (Deuteronomy 8:18; Isaiah 48:17).
ii. Assessing your current situation and develop actionable improvement plans (Luke 15:17-19).
iii. Stay diligent and dedicated to your goals (Proverbs 22:29).
iv. Seeking wisdom, practice patience, cultivate contentment and uphold integrity as you work towards success (Ecclesiastes 7:12; Hebrews 13:5; 1 Timothy 6:6).
B. Society can play a vital role in combating this syndrome by:
i. Educating individuals on its channels of exposure—such as social media, newspapers, infomercials and periodicals.
ii. Focusing on promoting value-based orientation, emphasising that the means matter as much as the ends.
iii. Shifting the spotlight from wealth to integrity by ceasing to glorify individuals with questionable characters flaunting wealth (Psalm 73:3; Proverbs 13:11).
iv. Additionally, creating job opportunities, empowering youths through skill acquisition, and supporting entrepreneurship are crucial steps in addressing this issue.
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Give additional measures the society can put in place to combat this syndrome.
CONCLUSION: The get-rich-quick syndrome is a plan to make a lot of money in a short time, often with little effort and not minding the risk, beware (1 Timothy 6:10).
EVALUATION: Teachers should ask the students to mention five illegal activities people engage in to get rich quickly.
CLOSING PRAYER: Father, I receive the power to get lasting wealth in Jesus’ mighty name.
ASSIGNMENT: Write five (5) scriptures that caution you from the “get rich quick syndrome” and a sentence summary of each of them (2×5=10 Marks).
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RCCG Sunday School HYMN
- O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School. - O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
