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

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

3. We are stewards, not owners!
Managers
Overseers
Superintendents

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

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

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

7. 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.”

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

9. 3rd Key Heaven is our Home, not earth. – Matthew 6:19
Heaven – rewards. “Thanks for giving to the Lord.”

10. 3rd Key Treasures for yourself. Matthew 6:21 Where? In heaven! Vs.21
Jesus does not prohibit material possessions.
I Timothy 6:17

11. 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.

12. 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.”

13. 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

14. 6th Key
God prospers me not to raise my standard of living – but my standard of giving.”
II Cor. 9:10

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

16. Conclusion
Story of Life.