Treasure Principles Keys to the Treasure Chest Matthew 13:44 Stewardship Treasure Principles Keys to the Treasure Chest Matthew 13:44

“You can’t take it with you, but you can send it ahead!”

We are stewards, not owners! Managers Overseers Superintendents

Blessed to bless others! Success – what I do for myself. Significance – What I do for others.

2. Possessions, family, finance 1st Key God owns everything. 1. Body 2. Possessions, family, finance

Everything belongs to God, who is our source. 1st Key God’s Stewards Everything belongs to God, who is our source. Psalm 24:1

2nd Key My heart always goes where I put my money. Matthew 6:19-21 “Selfishness is what we gain at the expense of others.”

Hebrews 11:24 Moses chose to suffer... Make regular deposits. 2nd Key Hebrews 11:24 Moses chose to suffer... Make regular deposits.

3rd Key Heaven is our Home, not earth. – Matthew 6:19 Heaven – rewards. “Thanks for giving to the Lord.”

3rd Key Treasures for yourself. Matthew 6:21 Where? In heaven! Vs.21 Jesus does not prohibit material possessions. I Timothy 6:17

Live not for the dot (.) but for the line____. 4th Key Live not for the dot (.) but for the line____. The pursuit of money can drive you from God.

Giving is the only path to Having. 5th Key Giving is the only path to Having. “What we possess often possesses us. We are possessed by our possessions.”

Tithing gives us a guideline to the right road. 5th KEY Tithing gives us a guideline to the right road. II Cor. 9: 6,7

6th Key God prospers me not to raise my standard of living – but my standard of giving.” II Cor. 9:10

Give until it feels good! 6th Key Give until it feels good! (not until it hurts!)

Conclusion Story of Life.