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(clip art of open hands or something resembling stewardship). Stewardship. W hat does it mean to be a steward? How can we begin to see ourselves as stewards? heart attitudes of a steward actions of a steward. Stewardship. W hat does it mean to be a steward?

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  1. (clip art of open hands or something resembling stewardship)

  2. Stewardship • What does it mean to be a steward? • How can we begin to see ourselves as stewards? • heart attitudes of a steward • actions of a steward

  3. Stewardship • What does it mean to be a steward? • How can we begin to see ourselves as stewards? • heart attitudes of a steward • actions of a steward

  4. What Is A Steward? • a person who manages another's property or financial affairs(Dictionary.com) • We desire for those who affiliate with the church to reject the temptation to be consumers of a ministry product, but rather participants in a calling.  For this reason, we will not refer to individuals in the church as members, but as Stewards.  (Discovery)

  5. A Steward Is Rich Toward God • (v. 15) Guarding against covetousness • Seeing possessions as resources for good • With ALL of their time, talents, and treasure • Not comparing themselves to others

  6. In what ways might you be hoarding? • How are you being rich toward God? How can you be? • How are you guarding against covetousness?

  7. A Steward Puts His Treasure In Heaven • (vv. 23-26) Not worrying • (v. 32) As recipients of the Kingdom • (v. 33) Selling possessions and giving to the poor • (v. 34) Because of where his heart is

  8. V. 34 • (put this verse on a side by itself, too)

  9. A Steward Puts His Treasure In Heaven • (vv. 23-26) Not worrying • (v. 32) As recipients of the Kingdom • (v. 33) Selling possessions and giving to the poor • (v. 34) Because of where his heart is

  10. Thinking about your life, what areas do you worry about most? • Where is your heart? • Where are your actions? Where are you currently investing your time, talents, and treasure? • Where would you like to invest more?

  11. A Steward Is Ready • (v. 37) Knowing his Master will serve him • (v. 46) Taking his Master seriously • (v. 47) Taking action • (v. 48) Stewarding what has been entrusted to him

  12. What have you been entrusted with? • Are you ready?

  13. Stewardship vs. Ownership

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