The Bible has much to say about money

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• The Bible has much to say about money
• Matt. 621
• Matt. 624

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The Christian and his money
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• 1 Corinthians 41-2Let a man so consider us as
  servants of Christ and stewards of the mystery of
  God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that
  one be found faithful.

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In this lesson
The Principle of Stewardship
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What is a Steward?

• Not used much today
• Gk word, ??????µ?? (oikonomos) A combination of
  house and law
• One who is in charge of running a household

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What is a Steward?

• Often the chief servantcf. Joseph, Ex. 392-6
• Lk. 1242, Who then is a faithful and wise
  steward whom his master will make ruler over
  his house

While on earth, we are servants of God, entrusted
with resources to use for His glory
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Christians as Stewards

• Everything belongs to God
• Gen. 11-4, 29-30, 215
• Psalm 241-2
• Psalm 5010-12

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Christians as Stewards

• Everything belongs to God
• Deuteronomy 1012-14
• 1 Chronicles 2910-15
• Job 4111
• Haggai 28

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Christians as Stewards

• Everything belongs to God
• Acts 748-50
• 1 Corinthians 1025-28

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Christians as Stewards

• What we have is on loan from Him
• 1 Corinthians 619-20
• Psalm 1001-3

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Christians as Stewards

• What we have is on loan from Him
• We live for Him
• Rom. 147-9
• 1 Pet. 410

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Christians as Stewards

• What we have is on loan from Him
• We live for Him
• 2 Cor. 81-5
• Matt. 2133-46
• 1 Cor. 41-2

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Christians as Stewards

• One day we will give an accounting
• True in business world
• Rom. 1410-12
• Matt. 2133-46, esp. 40-46

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Christians as Stewards

• One day we will give an accounting
• Other parables
• Luke 161-13 unjust steward
• Luke 1911-27 - minas
• Matt. 2514-30

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Christians as Stewards

• One day we will give an accounting
• The rich fool Luke 1216-21Thought We are
  always servants of God

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As Stewards of God

• This principle will changeour view of things in
  this life!
• How are we using our talents? Are we
  furthering His cause or hindering it?

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As Stewards of God

• We will present our bodies as living sacrifices
  Rom. 121-2
• Be more inclined to share
• Give with greater purpose
• Make wiser decisions with His glory in mind

We are laying up for ourselves treasure in
heaven! Matt. 619-21
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• Am I a faithful steward with what I have?