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Foundations. Lesson 13: Financial Stewardship. Track 1: Believer To Disciple. What does it mean to be a steward of God ? 1 Corinthians 4:1,2 1 Peter 4:10. Steward Gr. Oikonomos Oikos = house, nomos = a law The manager of a household or estate, governor, treasurer. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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FoundationsTrack 1: Believer To DiscipleLesson 13: Financial Stewardship
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What does it mean to be a steward of God?1 Corinthians 4:1,2 1 Peter 4:10
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Steward Gr. Oikonomos Oikos = house, nomos = a law
The manager of a household or estate, governor, treasurer.Some one made responsible for something that is not his own.
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The steward of a household must ensure that• Things are functioning as appropriate• Things are profitable
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The steward of a household must ensure that• Everything is accounted for• Things are protected/safeguard what is in his care
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The steward of a household must ensure that• There is continuity, i.e. train up a successor
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Faithful1 Corinthians 4:1,2Luke 16:1-121 Timothy 1:12
Be faithful in little things – God will set you over many things
Characteristics of a good steward
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sCharacteristics of a good steward
Faithful• Be faithful in money – God will entrust you with true riches•Be faithful in what is another man’s – God will give you your own
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WiseLuke 12:41-48
Characteristics of a good steward
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We are stewards of all that God has given to us:
Time, energy, skills/talents, knowledge, opportunities, money/material possessions, etc.
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God does bless us materially
Deuteronomy 8:18, Psalm 1:3, Psalm 112:3, 1 Timothy 6:17
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Material blessings does not make us 'better' that others.
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The more we have, the greater the responsibility to be a good steward of the resources given to us.
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Giving is an expression of our financial stewardship.
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sWhy do wegive to God
1. As an act of worshipPsalm 96:8,Proverbs 3:9,10 , 1 Chronicles 29:10-14,16
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2. Giving is an act of obedience and trustMalachi 3:9-10,Luke 6:38
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Giving recognizes God’s Lordship over ALL you have.
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Giving shows your trust in God as your Provider.
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3. Giving is an act of sowing/releasing blessing to others2 Corinthians 9:6-8Philippians 4:15,16,19
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1. TitheGenesis 14:20 Abram gave his tithe.Malachi 3:8-11Tithing is simply giving back to God one tenth of what you have received.
Tithes, Offerings, Gifts
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1. Tithe•Covenant blessings in your finances•Tithing opens heaven over your finances•Tithing protects you against the enemy of your finances •Tithing releases material blessings
Tithes, Offerings, Gifts
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sThe reason we still need to tithe todayA, Tithing was practiced even before the Law, and hence is not because of the LawB, Tithing did not end at the CrossC, Jesus, our New Covenant High Priest receives tithes
Tithes, Offerings, Gifts
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2. Offerings2 Corinthians 9:6-8This is seed you sow generously. Anything above your tithe (10 percent) that you give for the work of the Lord is your offering.
Tithes, Offerings, Gifts
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3. Gifts and Alms Matthew 6:1-4Matthew 25:40
It is giving to those in need who are part of the household of faith, or ‘lending to the poor’, intended to assist poor and helpless people.
Tithes, Offerings, Gifts
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The Ministry of GivingRomans 12:6-8
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1. Should the tithe be given to the local church? Yes, we believe that the tithe belongs to the local church.2 Corinthians 9:6-8Philippians 4:15,16,19
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sCommon Questions And Answers2. Is it alright to support other Christian ministries with your giving? Yes, once you have given your tithes and offerings to your local church, you can give to other Christian ministries.
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sCommon Questions And Answers3. Should I give financially to help a brother/sister in need?Yes, we are to help one another as the Lord enables us (Galatians 6:10). Beware of people who exploit "Christian" relationships for their own need (2 Thessalonians 3:6-13).
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sCommon Questions And Answers4. How can I guard myself from being financially manipulated and exploited by preachers?• Plan your giving• Be led by the Spirit of God•Decide never to give out of compulsion or false promises.
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5. Is it alright to save and/or invest money in property, financial instruments (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc.) or other assets in order to gain profitable returns?
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While we save/invest we do not depend on this for security. God is always the Source of our total supply. Matthew 6:19-24,Proverbs 6:6-8
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While we see warning against usury in the Old Testament (some examples Leviticus 25:37, Psalm 15:5, Proverbs 28:8) we understand “usury,” as meaning unlawful or exorbitant interest.
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However, we believe that any lawful means to increase wealth that does not exploit of misuse another person is acceptable before God.
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For example, the Lord Jesus in His illustration stated, the master as saying "Why then did you not put my money in the bank, that at my coming I might have collected it with interest?'" (Luke 19:23).
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Of the love of money + greed Proverbs 15:27,1 Timothy 6:10
Beware!
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Of self-indulgence and selfishness Luke 12:15-21
Beware!
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Of pride1 Timothy 6:17-19