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Discover the key to becoming a faithful steward of your time through biblical teachings and practical applications. Learn to discern what the Owner desires and act on it, making the most of every opportunity. Avoid common traps like the "YES" and "NO" traps, prioritize God and people over material things, and claim the present moment as a gift to serve your ministry effectively.
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MAXIMIZE YOUR MINISTRY Be a Faithful Steward 1 Corinthians 4:1-2
THE KEY To Becoming A Faithful Steward Discern what the Owner wants done AND DOING IT!
MAXIMIZE YOUR MINISTRY BY BEING A FAITHFUL STEWARD OFYOUR TIME
TIME: A Stewardship! 1 Cor. 7:29 “The TIME is short”Make the most of your time! Eph. 5:16 “Redeem the time, because the days are evil.”Buy up every opportunity
TIME: A Stewardship! Psalm 90:12 “Teach us to number our days that we may present to you a heart of wisdom.”Every day counts! Rom. 13:11-12 “Do this, knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep…”Time left to you is short!
I. "Your greatest danger is letting the urgent things crowd out the important things." Charles HummelThe Tyranny of the Urgent
A. BIBLICAL EXAMPLE OUR LORD – a faithful steward of His time. His report at the conclusion of His ministry: “I have finished the work you gave me to do.”John 17:4 Notice what is implied here…
B. APPLICATION Avoid the “YES” Trap Avoid the “NO” Trap Avoid the “SUCCESS” Trap Avoid the “URGENCY” Trap
II. "You are never too busy to do what God wants you to do if you are doing what God wants you to do."
III. "Get a right perspective on life, self and God and priorities will fall into place" The root of the problem: PRIORITIES
A. BIBLICAL EXAMPLES THE RICH FOOL Luke 12:16-19 THE APOSTLE PAUL2 Cor. 4:16 – 5:20
B. APPLICATION “The last thing a person knows is what to put first.” Pascal THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES 1. God before people 2. People before things 3. Spiritual before Material things
The Past Can’t be Changed The Future Can’t be Controlled The Present Must be Claimed
MAXIMIZE YOUR MINISTRY BY BEING A FAITHFUL STEWARD OF YOUR TIME THE KEY