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Stewards of God’s Blessings. Matthew 24:45-51. “the manager of a household or estate ( oikos , a house, nemo , to arrange)”, Vine Entrusted with goods and affairs of another Administers the affairs of his Master Answers to his Master, Rom 14:4, 12.
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Stewards of God’s Blessings Matthew 24:45-51
“the manager of a household or estate (oikos, a house, nemo, to arrange)”, Vine Entrusted with goods and affairs of another Administers the affairs of his Master Answers to his Master, Rom 14:4, 12 Steward
The Master’s Appointment Matt 25:14-15; Mk 13:34 • Every Christian is a steward • Apostles, 1 Cor 4:1 • Elders, Titus 1:7 • Preachers, 1 Cor 9:16-17 • All Christians, 1 Peter 4:10-11 (Rom 12:6-8)
The Master’s Appointment Matt 25:14-15; Mk 13:34 • Crucial elements of stewardship, Matt 24:45-51 (Mk 13:34) • Under Christ’s authority, Matt 28:18; Col 3:17 • He has given us work to do, Eph 2:10 • Work to bless the Master, Matt 25:15-17; 1 Pet 4:10-11 (Gal 2:20)
The Master’s Appointment Matt 25:14-15; Mk 13:34 • Crucial elements of stewardship, Matt 24:45-51 (Mk 13:34) • Thankful and faithful, 2 Tim 2:19-21; 1 Cor 4:2. Otherwise, we… • Take our blessings for granted • Fail to use to full extent • Begin to forget God, 2 Cor 9:6-11; 1 Tim 1:12; Psa 34:1-3
Stewards of our TimeEphesians 5:16 • All want more, yet we often waste what we have, Luke 10:38-42 • Time management, Jno 9:4; Matt 24:48 • At the end of life, time is one thing everyone wants more of, Psa 90:10, 12 • Rejoice in the time you have and use it to honor God, Psa 90:13-17 • Use your opportunities now, 2 Cor 6:2
Stewards of Possessions1 Timothy 6:17-19 • How we use our possessions shows whether we value our stewardship • Manage our money to live within our means, Rom 13:8 • Pay our taxes and help others, Rom 13:7; Eph 4:28 • Give as we have prospered, 1 Cor 16:2
Stewards of Possessions1 Timothy 6:17-19 • Compels us to give, 6:18; Acts 20:35 • The measure we use will be used back to us, Luke 6:38 • Measure of generosity, 2 Cor 9:6 • Measure of humble giving, Mk 12:41-44 • Measure of dutiful care of our family, 1 Tim 5:4, 8, 16
Stewards of our Physical Health, 1 Cor 6:19-20 • Health is a blessing from God • Often neglected until we don’t have it • Body is a temple; Use it to glorify God • Do not defile with immorality, 1 Cor 6:18 • Do not defile with destructive behavior (smoking, drug abuse, alcohol, etc.) • Self control, Gal 5:23
Stewards of our Physical Health, 1 Cor 6:19-20 • Taking care of your health will bring you blessings to serve the Lord • Strength for daily responsibilities, 1 Tim 5:23 • Strength to serve others, 1 Peter 4:11 • Even without good health you are a steward of the health you have, 2 Cor 12:9-10; Phil 1:21
Our Master will return and we will give an account of our stewardship, Matt 24:46, 50 Be thankful and useful Be diligent and faithful Stewards of God’s blessings