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Explore how God wants you to be a caretaker of His creation and give back to Him. Discover the meaning of true servanthood and selflessness through relevant verses. Reflect on the essence of living as God's servant-caretaker and the importance of offering yourself as a living sacrifice.
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Take it home! God intends for you to be a caretaker ! What do you need to give back to Him today?
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it.
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Psalm 24:1The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it…
Deuteronomy 10:14To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. Psalm 24:1The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… 1st Corinthians 10:26"The earth is the Lord's, and everything in it."
To the LORD your God belong the heavens, even the highest heavens, the earth and everything in it. The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it… God owns _____________. That includes everything I think of as ________. It also includes ______. everything mine me
Romans 12: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -this is your spiritual (reasonable) act of worship.
Romans 12: 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God -this is your spiritual (reasonable) act of worship.
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus,6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped,7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus, 6Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, 7but made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death, even death on a cross!
response …offer your bodies as living sacrifices… Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus… (He) made Himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant… My proper ____________ to God is to live as His ___________, the ____________ of that which He ________. servant caretaker owns
The choice: To live my way, or God’s way…
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? “Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be My disciple.”(Luke 14:33) 1) He has given up his _______________ to the One who really ________ them. possessions owns
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? "Others (seeds) fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them out… And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful…” (Matthew 13:7 & 22)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? "Others (seeds) fell among the thorns, and the thorns came up and choked them out… And the one on whom seed was sown among the thorns, this is the man who hears the word, and the worry of the world and the deceitfulness of wealth choke the word, and it becomes unfruitful…”(Matthew 13:7 & 22)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" …Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property.(Matthew 19:16-23)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" … Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. (Matthew 19:16-23)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? And someone came to Him and said, "Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may obtain eternal life?" Jesus said to him, "If you wish to be complete, go and sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me." But when the young man heard this statement, he went away grieving; for he was one who owned much property. (Matthew 19:16-23)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? 2) He does not allow __________ (or the lack of it) to come between him and his ________. wealth Lord
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:23-24)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:23-24)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord Christ whom you serve. (Colossians 3:23-24)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free.(Ephesians 6:5-8)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free. (Ephesians 6:5-8)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eyeservice, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the Lord, and not to men, knowing that whatever good thing each one does, this he will receive back from the Lord, whether slave or free.(Ephesians 6:5-8)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? And masters, do the same things to them, and give up threatening, knowing that both their Master and yours is in heaven, and there is no partiality with Him. (Ephesians 6:9)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.(2nd Thessalonians 3:10-12)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.(2nd Thessalonians 3:10-12)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.(2nd Thessalonians 3:10-12)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? For even when we were with you, we used to give you this order: if anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either. For we hear that some among you are leading an undisciplined life, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ to work in quiet fashion and eat their own bread.(2nd Thessalonians 3:10-12)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? 3) He realizes that he _________ for God, so he works ____________ and minimizes his financial _______________ on others. works diligently dependence
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.(Deuteronomy 30:15-16)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.(Deuteronomy 30:15-16)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you in the land you are entering to possess.(Deuteronomy 30:15-16)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:7-9)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:7-9)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:7-9)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:7-9)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked.A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:7-9)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? 4) He makes ___________ carefully, realizing that each one has _________________. choices consequences
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.(1st Corinthians 6:19-20)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.(1st Corinthians 6:19-20)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.(1st Corinthians 6:19-20)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? …As (a man) thinks within himself, so he is…(Proverbs 23:7)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.(2nd Corinthians 10:5)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? 5) He takes care of his _________ and _________, knowing that they belong to _______. body mind God
What are the characteristics of a caretaker? Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves.(Philippians 2:3) 6) He is __________ and regards others more than ___________. humble himself