Stewardship of Time

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Stewardship of Time

• February 25th
• Scott Mitchell

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Basic Principals

• Matt. 619-21, 24 Lay up treasures in Heaven
• John 141-6 Our destination should be only
  concern
• Col. 31-4 Set your sights on things above

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Examples to Consider

• Moses to Israelites Duet. 66-9
• Raising children
• Meditating
• Praying
• Our spiritual needs must be first

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Examples to Consider

• Apostles Matt 418-22, Matt. 99,
  Acts 920-25
• Gave up lives
• Left family, jobs, homes
• Dropped everything for others

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Examples to consider

• Good Samaritan Luke 1029-37
• Helping those in need
• Visiting the sick
• Being a good example

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Examples to Consider

• Martha Luke 1038-42
• Martha worried about the wrong stuff
• She lost sight of the goal
• Dont get caught up in worldly things

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Examples to Consider

• Parable of the Wedding Feast Matt. 221-14
• Dont make excuses
• Be willing to teach-As we are the ones called
• Be prepared
• These all require intention and interest

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Examples to Consider

• Lydia Acts 1611-15
• Business person
• Probably busy
• Took time to study
• Was hospitable

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Examples to Consider

• Paul Col. 19, 1Tim. 415-16, Eph. 34
• He studied
• He prayed
• He meditated
• Gave up all to teach others

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Examples to Consider

• What is not mentioned in these verses
• Leisure time-do you feel entitled
• Recreation-do you need to unwind
• Social time-we cant see congregation as social
  club

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Examples to Consider

• Dont worry so much
• God has told us we will have what we need when we
  need it Luke 124-7
• Lifes worries get to us. Dont let them get you
  down.

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Invitation

• 1Thes. 51-10
• We must discipline ourselves
• What are you storing up?

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