1. The Bible has much to say about money Matt. 6:21 Matt. 6:24

2. The Christian and his money

3. 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 “Let 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.”

4. In this lesson: The Principle of Stewardship

5. What is a Steward? Not used much today Gk word, ο ἰ κονόμος (oikonomos) A combination of house and law One who is in charge of running a household

6. What is a Steward? Often the chief servant cf. Joseph, Ex. 39:2-6 Lk. 12:42, “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

7. Christians as Stewards Everything belongs to God Gen. 1:1-4, 29-30, 2:15 Psalm 24:1-2 Psalm 50:10-12

8. Christians as Stewards Everything belongs to God Deuteronomy 10:12-14 1 Chronicles 29:10-15 Job 41:11 Haggai 2:8

9. Christians as Stewards Everything belongs to God Acts 7:48-50 1 Corinthians 10:25-28

10. Christians as Stewards What we have is “on loan” from Him 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Psalm 100:1-3

11. Christians as Stewards What we have is “on loan” from Him We live for Him Rom. 14:7-9 1 Pet. 4:10

12. Christians as Stewards What we have is “on loan” from Him We live for Him 2 Cor. 8:1-5 Matt. 21:33-46 1 Cor. 4:1-2

13. Christians as Stewards One day we will give an accounting True in business world Rom. 14:10-12 Matt. 21:33-46, esp. 40-46

14. Christians as Stewards One day we will give an accounting Other parables Luke 16:1-13 – unjust steward Luke 19:11-27 - minas Matt. 25:14-30

15. Christians as Stewards One day we will give an accounting The rich fool – Luke 12:16-21 Thought: We are always servants of God

16. As Stewards of God: This principle will change our view of things in this life! How are we using our “talents”? Are we furthering His cause or hindering it?

17. As Stewards of God: We will present our bodies as living sacrifices – Rom. 12:1-2 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. 6:19-21

18. Am I a faithful steward with what I have?