We have already seen that a steward thinks, plans and acts.
In the parable of the talents, a good steward thinks. He thinks faithfully, joyfully and loyally.
In the parable of the shrewd steward, a good steward plans. He plans, making new relationships while still working for his master, knowing the urgency.
In the parable of the minas, a good steward acts. He acts with discipline, diligence and determination
Passion drives stewardship
This sermon discusses how a steward acts passionately. He is passionate about money minutes and the mysteries of God,
Stewardship of the first two, money and minutes, is discussed in this sermon. Stewardship of the mysteries of God will be discussed next week.
Principles in and events leading to the book "The treasure Principle" by Randy Alcorn are discussed.
Treasure Principle Keys
1) God owns everything; I’m His money manager. ( We are the managers of the assets God has entrusted—not given—to us. )
2) My heart always goes where I put God’s money. ( Watch what happens when you reallocate your money from temporal things to eternal things. )
3. Heaven—the New Earth, not the present one—is my home. ( We are citizens of “a better country—a heavenly one” (Hebrews 11:16) ).
4. I should live today not for the dot, but for the line. (From the dot—our present life on earth—extends a line
that goes on forever, which is eternity in Heaven.)
5. Giving is the only antidote to materialism. (Giving is a joyful surrender to a greater person and a greater agenda. It dethrones me and exalts Him. )
6. God prospers me not to raise my standard of living, but to raise my standard of giving. ( God gives us more money ) |
