Nine Inch Nails: Head Like a Hole

  • What lyrics stand out to you in this song?
  • God money I’ll do anything for you
  • I’d rather die than give you control
  • Bow down before the one you serve
  • Doesn’t want everything, he wants it all
  • God money’s not concerned about the sick among the pure
  • What is this talking about from a secular/spiritual viewpoint?
  • Secular – People putting money before themselves.
  • Spiritual – People putting money before God.
  • Discussion: How important is money to you?
  • Does it make you powerful?
  • Does it give you contentment? Fulfillment?
  • How important should money be to a Christian?
  • What would you be willing to do for a million dollars?
  • What are some people willing to do for money?
  • Give themselves - physically
  • Give their dignity, reputation
  • Give their friends
  • Give their Savior
  • Look at Matthew 6:19-34. What does this have to say about people’s love for money?
  • It’s about control. They are worried about themselves.
  • They want to take care of themselves, to protect themselves.
  • God says “Don’t worry.”

Examples of People Protecting Themselves with Their Money

  • Ananias and Sapphira - Acts 5:1-10. What were they willing to do for money? Why do you think they didn’t want to give it all up? What did that say about their faith in God?
  • Said he sold the property for the church but kept some money for himself.
  • Struck down because of their lies.
  • For protection. To provide for their family.
  • Not much faith in God.
  • The rich young ruler – Mark 10:17-22. What was the rich young ruler’s problem? Why do you think he didn’t want to give it all up? What did that say about his faith in God?
  • Wouldn’t give up his money, control, his life’s ambition
  • Cared too much for it. I think he knew what needed to be done before Jesus even said it.
  • Not much faith in God.
  • Obviously, we hang on to our money for protection, for power. When we give, how do we know how much to give and how much to keep?
  • Heart issue – How much do we feel we should give? All of it? 10%? Listen to what the Lord says to us.
  • The widow with 2 mites – Luke 21:1-4. Gave out of her poverty.
  • Do we have to give everything in our wallet and bank account?
  • No, but don’t feel like we have to hold some back.
  • If we see the need, give whatever we feel is necessary and give with all our hearts.
  • It’s not always the amount you give, but how you give that counts.
  • What good is it to give God money but not with the right heart?
  • Look at 1 Timothy 6:3-10. Why is it “the love of money” and not just money that is the root of all evil?
  • Money is a thing – neither good or evil. It’s how we use it and the value we put in it.
  • Just like a missing a flight, having a flat tire, or hitting our thumb with a hammer, they’re neutral events that we interact with. It’s up to use how we react. Do we give in to temptation or stay clear?
  • Look at Matthew 16:13-28. Whenever we put money before God, how similar are we to Peter?
  • We have the things of men in mind and not the things of God.
  • A stumbling block to Christ’s work in us and others.
  • Not willing to deny ourselves.
  • We gain the whole world, but are willing to forfeit our soul.
  • Try to save our life, rather than be willing to lose it.

Nine Inch Nails – Head Like a Hole

god money I'll do anything for you
god money just tell me what you want me to
god money nail me up against the wall
god money don't want everything he wants it all
no, you can't take it
no, you can't take it
no, you can't take that away from me (2x)
head like a hole
black as your soul
I'd rather die
than give you control (2x)
bow down before the one you serve
you're going to get what you deserve (2x)
god money's not looking for the cure
god money's not concerned about the sick among the pure
god money let's go dancing on the backs of the bruised
god money's not one to choose
no, you can't take it
no, you can't take it
no, you can't take that away from me (2x)

head like a hole
black as your soul
I'd rather die
than give you control (2x)
bow down before the one you serve
you're going to get what you deserve (4x)
head like a hole
black as your soul
I'd rather die
than give you control (4x)
bow down before the one you serve
you're going to get what you deserve (4x)