(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