Covenantal Trust Exodus 20:17
The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:17 “You shall not covet your neighbor’s house. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.”
Stewardship is a Decision The biblical doctrine of stewardship defines a man’s relationship to God. It identifies God as owner and man as manager. God makes man His co-worker in administering all aspects of our life. In essence, stewardship defines our purpose in this world as assigned to us by God Himself.
Stewardship Defined Epitropos: Manager, Forman or political governor Oikonomos: Manager of the household or household affairs Stewardship is a lot more than money, it is relationship Stewardship is taking care of God’s things, instead of coveting them
Israel’s Covenant/Covet Story Abundance in the Garden Excess in Egypt Freedom and Reliance on God Israel Must be Different because Israel has a different God Generosity is the Outcome of Gratitude
Let’s Shore Up the Covenant We do our part to stay in touch We take good care of the earth and its resources We quit acting like everything is ours We give God at least 10% of what he gives us We bless our neighbors with the other 90% We will be your people We try not to covet (keep our desires in check)