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MY LIFE LIVED FOR OTHERS. What is wrong with the world today?. Would you be willing to give up everything to go and help?. Can all these satisfy me. “ whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.”. Memory Verse.
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What is wrong with the world today? • Would you be willing to give up everything to go and help?
“whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.”
Memory Verse Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world MATTHEW 25:34
USING GIFTS FOR GOD’S GLORY • Use our gifts to serve others • Manage our gifts according to God’s plan STEPS WE NEED TO TAKE
Serving Others • We all are servants of God • In what way can I help my brethren • To love God is to serve my brethren What basic message do you take from Jesus’ words here? Matt. 25:31-46
Serving Others • Jesus was so busy, but kept the Sabbath day holy • He had time for His Father, for His friends, for relaxation, and for a good meal. How do we use our time?
God’s Plan God owns everything God takes first place in all we have and do, including our use of money What does the Bible say about our material possessions?
God’s Plan The more we give, the more we are blessed
WE CAN USE OUR GIFTS FOR GOD’S GLORY • By using our gifts to serve others • By managing our gifts according to God’s plan
Slums How can this lesson about stewardship affect my life today? Why can’t I do these things?
She knew that it was wrong and she was determined to do something about it although she didn’t really know what at first
If we are willing to help “you blessed of my Father”
Matthew 25:31-41 • His message was clear and she decided to leave the convent and help the poor by living among them. 46
SERVING GOD WITH OUR GIFTS AND TALENTS
Gifts that Communicate God’s Word. Evangelists, Preaching, Missions, Teachers, Gifts that Demonstrate God’s Love. Service, Mercy, Hospitality, Giving. A gift that Supports Other Gifts - Helps Prayer Related Gifts Intercession, The prayer of faith
What do you think this must have been like? Would you be willing to do this? Would you want to?