“The Slide Rule for Life!” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Then and Now

to embrace three vital laws for life Purpose: to embrace three vital laws for life

God’s Word is our “slide rule” for life God’s Word is our “slide rule” for life. In the Bible the following three laws of life are clearly set forth…

I The Rule of OWNERSHIP

1 Peter 1:18-19 “For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect.”

I The Rule of OWNERSHIP A. We Are Not Our Own

I The Rule of OWNERSHIP A. We Are Not Our Own B. Time/Change Fogs This Rule

II The Rule of STEWARDSHIP

1 Corinthians 4:1-2 “Let a man regard us in this manner, as servants of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. In this case, moreover, it is required of stewards that one be found trustworthy.” (NASB)

II The Rule of STEWARDSHIP A. Jesus Taught this Rule

II The Rule of STEWARDSHIP A. Jesus Taught this Rule B. Jesus Taught the Tithe

Matthew 5:17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.”

Matthew 22:21 “… Then He said to them, ‘Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God what is God’s’”

II The Rule of STEWARDSHIP A. Jesus Taught this Rule B. Jesus Taught the Tithe C. Consider Your Circumstances

III The Rule of FELLOWSHIP

1 Corinthians 3:9 “For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, God’s building.”

III The Rule of FELLOWSHIP A. Jesus Had Fellowship

Hebrews 10:7 “Then I said, ‘Here I am – it is written about Me in the scroll – I have come to do your will, O God.’”

John 20:21 “Again, Jesus said, ‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you.’”

III The Rule of FELLOWSHIP A. Jesus Had Fellowship B. Fellowship is Doing God’s Will

Time passes; therefore, we ought to be experienced… Faithful stewards as time passes will serve more, give more, do more and be more!

Conclusion and Summary The Rule of Ownership says: all that I have belongs to God… The Rule of Stewardship says: all that I have should be used for God… The Rule of Fellowship says: if I want God’s presence and each other’s cooperation, I must serve Him alone…

Antonio Stradivari

Poem attributed to Stradivari “When a master holds Twixt chin and hand a violin of mine, He will be glad that Stradivari lived, Made violins, and made them of the best, For while God gives them skill, I give them instruments to play upon – God choosing me to help Him

Poem attributed to Stradivari If my hand slacked, I should rob God – since He is fullest good— Leaving a blank instead of violins. He could not make Antonia Stradivari’s violins, Without Antoni!"