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(clip art of open hands or something resembling stewardship)
Stewardship
• What does it mean to be a steward?• How can we begin to see ourselves as
stewards?– heart attitudes of a steward– actions of a steward
Stewardship
• What does it mean to be a steward?• How can we begin to see ourselves as
stewards?– heart attitudes of a steward– actions of a steward
What Is A Steward?
• a person who manages another's property or financial affairs (Dictionary.com)
• We desire for those who affiliate with the church to reject the temptation to be consumers of a ministry product, but rather participants in a calling. For this reason, we will not refer to individuals in the church as members, but as Stewards. (Discovery)
A Steward Is Rich Toward God
• (v. 15) Guarding against covetousness• Seeing possessions as resources for good• With ALL of their time, talents, and treasure• Not comparing themselves to others
• In what ways might you be hoarding?• How are you being rich toward God? How
can you be?• How are you guarding against covetousness?
A Steward Puts His Treasure In Heaven
• (vv. 23-26) Not worrying • (v. 32) As recipients of the Kingdom • (v. 33) Selling possessions and giving to the
poor• (v. 34) Because of where his heart is
• V. 34 • (put this verse on a side by itself, too)
A Steward Puts His Treasure In Heaven
• (vv. 23-26) Not worrying • (v. 32) As recipients of the Kingdom • (v. 33) Selling possessions and giving to the
poor• (v. 34) Because of where his heart is
• Thinking about your life, what areas do you worry about most?
• Where is your heart?• Where are your actions? Where are you
currently investing your time, talents, and treasure?– Where would you like to invest more?
A Steward Is Ready
• (v. 37) Knowing his Master will serve him• (v. 46) Taking his Master seriously• (v. 47) Taking action• (v. 48) Stewarding what has been entrusted to
him
• What have you been entrusted with?• Are you ready?
Stewardship vs. Ownership
AN OWNER IS:
• covetous• shrewd and tight-fisted• worried• preoccupied with their
possessions• not ready for the
Master’s return
WHILE A STEWARD IS:
• content• shrewd, open-handed• trusting• market by great
generosity• ready