1. MONEYMONEY Courtesy of: Christ Commission Fellowship Alabang, Muntinlupa City April 8, 2006

2. God said more about money than any other subject in the entire Bible! God said more about money than any other subject in the entire Bible! –500 verses on faith; 500 verses on prayer; 2,350 verses on money –16 of 38 parables (42%) of Jesus were about money and possessions –Jesus spoke more about money compared to the 288 times He spoke about heavens and hell combined God said more about money than any other subject in the entire Bible! God said more about money than any other subject in the entire Bible! –500 verses on faith; 500 verses on prayer; 2,350 verses on money –16 of 38 parables (42%) of Jesus were about money and possessions –Jesus spoke more about money compared to the 288 times He spoke about heavens and hell combined

3. “Jesus Christ said more about money than any other topic in the Bible because when it comes to man’s real nature, money is of first importance. Man’s view of money is the index of his spiritual life. Money is the litmust of his true character.” - Richard Halverson “Jesus Christ said more about money than any other topic in the Bible because when it comes to man’s real nature, money is of first importance. Man’s view of money is the index of his spiritual life. Money is the litmust of his true character.” - Richard Halverson

4. Your attitude about money is extremely important. It reflects your values. “the entries in your checkbook or credit card billing tells more about your priorities in life than anything else.” - Babes Simpao Your attitude about money is extremely important. It reflects your values. “the entries in your checkbook or credit card billing tells more about your priorities in life than anything else.” - Babes Simpao

5. Money itself is not sinful. Money is a neutral commodity. Money is also not the root of all sorts of evil. It is the love of money that gets us into all sorts of trouble. God’s concern is not about money but about our attitude towards money. Money itself is not sinful. Money is a neutral commodity. Money is also not the root of all sorts of evil. It is the love of money that gets us into all sorts of trouble. God’s concern is not about money but about our attitude towards money.

6. Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” Matthew 6:24 “No one can serve two masters; for you will hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.”

7. Money is important to God because it affects us and we in turn are important to God. Jesus dealt with money matters because money matters to us. Money is important to God because it affects us and we in turn are important to God. Jesus dealt with money matters because money matters to us.

8. Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Matthew 6:19-21 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal; for where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

9. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. That desire can ruin your life. That desire can ruin your life. 1Timothy 6:9 1Timothy 6:9 “But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.” “But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. That desire can ruin your life. That desire can ruin your life. 1Timothy 6:9 1Timothy 6:9 “But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.” “But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction.”

10. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. That desire can pierce you with many griefs. That desire can pierce you with many griefs. 1Timothy 6:10 1Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.” “For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. That desire can pierce you with many griefs. That desire can pierce you with many griefs. 1Timothy 6:10 1Timothy 6:10 “For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.” “For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.”

11. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Money will not satisfy you. It cannot fill the emptiness in the depths of your heart. Money will not satisfy you. It cannot fill the emptiness in the depths of your heart. Ecclesiastes 5:10 Ecclesiastes 5:10 “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income…” “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income…” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Money will not satisfy you. It cannot fill the emptiness in the depths of your heart. Money will not satisfy you. It cannot fill the emptiness in the depths of your heart. Ecclesiastes 5:10 Ecclesiastes 5:10 “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income…” “He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves abundance with its income…”

12. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Luke 12:15 Luke 12:15 “And He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.” “And He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Luke 12:15 Luke 12:15 “And He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.” “And He said to them, “Beware, and be on your guard against every form of greed; for not even when one has an abundance does his life consist of his possessions.”

13. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. In pursuing earthly riches, you could miss the whole purpose of your life. In pursuing earthly riches, you could miss the whole purpose of your life. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. In pursuing earthly riches, you could miss the whole purpose of your life. In pursuing earthly riches, you could miss the whole purpose of your life.

14. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:25-27 Matthew 6:25-27 “For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit of his life’s span?” “For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit of his life’s span?” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:25-27 Matthew 6:25-27 “For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit of his life’s span?” “For this reason I say to you, do not be anxious for your life, as to what you shall eat, or what you shall drink; nor for your body, as to what you shall put on. Is not life more than food, and the body than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, that they do not sow, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not worth much more than they? And which of you by being anxious can add a single cubit of his life’s span?”

15. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:28-30 Matthew 6:28-30 “And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. But if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you, O men of little faith?” “And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. But if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you, O men of little faith?” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:28-30 Matthew 6:28-30 “And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. But if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you, O men of little faith?” “And why are you anxious about clothing? Observe how the lilies of the field grow; they do not toil nor do they spin, yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory did not clothe himself like one of these. But if God so arrays the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more do so for you, O men of little faith?”

16. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:31-32 Matthew 6:31-32 “Do not be anxious then, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “With what shall we clothe ourselves?” For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” “Do not be anxious then, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “With what shall we clothe ourselves?” For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:31-32 Matthew 6:31-32 “Do not be anxious then, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “With what shall we clothe ourselves?” For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.” “Do not be anxious then, saying, “What shall we eat?” or “What shall we drink?” or “With what shall we clothe ourselves?” For all these things the Gentiles eagerly seek; for your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.”

17. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:33 Matthew 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Matthew 6:33 Matthew 6:33 “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.” “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added to you.”

18. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Does God frown on the making of money or the pursuit of a career? Does God frown on the making of money or the pursuit of a career? No! It is obsession with money to the hurt of the individual that God is against. No! It is obsession with money to the hurt of the individual that God is against. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Does God frown on the making of money or the pursuit of a career? Does God frown on the making of money or the pursuit of a career? No! It is obsession with money to the hurt of the individual that God is against. No! It is obsession with money to the hurt of the individual that God is against.

19. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. In fact, God commands us to provide for our family. In fact, God commands us to provide for our family. 1 Timothy 5:8 1 Timothy 5:8 “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.” “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. In fact, God commands us to provide for our family. In fact, God commands us to provide for our family. 1 Timothy 5:8 1 Timothy 5:8 “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.” “But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.”

20. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. God wants us to work, not to be lazy. God wants us to work, not to be lazy. Exodus 34:21 Exodus 34:21 “You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest.” “You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. God wants us to work, not to be lazy. God wants us to work, not to be lazy. Exodus 34:21 Exodus 34:21 “You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest.” “You shall work six days, but on the seventh day you shall rest; even during plowing time and harvest you shall rest.”

21. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. God is interested that we excel in everything we do – including work. God is interested that we excel in everything we do – including work. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus… that you may excel still more.” “Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus… that you may excel still more.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. God is interested that we excel in everything we do – including work. God is interested that we excel in everything we do – including work. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 1 Thessalonians 4:1 “Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus… that you may excel still more.” “Finally then, brethren, we request and exhort you in the Lord Jesus… that you may excel still more.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 1 Corinthians 10:31 “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” “Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.”

22. Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Points to ponder: Points to ponder: Do you place the pursuit of money above your relationship with God? Your relationship with your spouse and children? Your health? Do you place the pursuit of money above your relationship with God? Your relationship with your spouse and children? Your health? Is money the single greatest motivation of your life? Is money the single greatest motivation of your life? Do not desire to be rich. Do not desire to be rich. Points to ponder: Points to ponder: Do you place the pursuit of money above your relationship with God? Your relationship with your spouse and children? Your health? Do you place the pursuit of money above your relationship with God? Your relationship with your spouse and children? Your health? Is money the single greatest motivation of your life? Is money the single greatest motivation of your life?

23. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: God owns everything God owns everything Psalm 24:1 Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s and all it contains. The world, and those who dwell in it.” “The earth is the Lord’s and all it contains. The world, and those who dwell in it.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: God owns everything God owns everything Psalm 24:1 Psalm 24:1 “The earth is the Lord’s and all it contains. The world, and those who dwell in it.” “The earth is the Lord’s and all it contains. The world, and those who dwell in it.”

24. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Psalm 50:10-12 Psalm 50:10-12 “For every beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all it contains.” “For every beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all it contains.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Psalm 50:10-12 Psalm 50:10-12 “For every beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all it contains.” “For every beast of the forest is Mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know every bird of the mountains, and everything that moves in the field is Mine. If I were hungry, I would not tell you; for the world is Mine, and all it contains.”

25. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Christians are doubly owned – first by creation, then by redemption. Christians are doubly owned – first by creation, then by redemption. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Christians are doubly owned – first by creation, then by redemption. Christians are doubly owned – first by creation, then by redemption.

26. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: 1 Corinthians 6:20 1 Corinthians 6:20 “For you have been bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.” “For you have been bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Peter 1:18-19 1 Peter 1:18-19 “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.” “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: 1 Corinthians 6:20 1 Corinthians 6:20 “For you have been bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.” “For you have been bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body.” 1 Peter 1:18-19 1 Peter 1:18-19 “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.” “knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.”

27. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Our ability to make money comes from God Our ability to make money comes from God Deuteronomy 8:18 Deuteronomy 8:18 “But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” “But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Proverbs 10:22 Proverbs 10:22 “It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it.” “It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Our ability to make money comes from God Our ability to make money comes from God Deuteronomy 8:18 Deuteronomy 8:18 “But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” “But you shall remember the Lord your God, for it is He who is giving you power to make wealth, that He may confirm His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.” Proverbs 10:22 Proverbs 10:22 “It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it.” “It is the blessing of the Lord that makes rich, and He adds no sorrow to it.”

28. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Therefore, all that we have is only temporarily entrusted to us by God, to accomplish His purposes. He has the rights, we have the responsibility. God is the owner, we are mere stewards (katiwala).” Therefore, all that we have is only temporarily entrusted to us by God, to accomplish His purposes. He has the rights, we have the responsibility. God is the owner, we are mere stewards (katiwala).” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Therefore, all that we have is only temporarily entrusted to us by God, to accomplish His purposes. He has the rights, we have the responsibility. God is the owner, we are mere stewards (katiwala).” Therefore, all that we have is only temporarily entrusted to us by God, to accomplish His purposes. He has the rights, we have the responsibility. God is the owner, we are mere stewards (katiwala).”

29. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: There will be a day of reckoning when God will demand an accounting of what we have done with the resources He entrusted to us. There will be a day of reckoning when God will demand an accounting of what we have done with the resources He entrusted to us. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: There will be a day of reckoning when God will demand an accounting of what we have done with the resources He entrusted to us. There will be a day of reckoning when God will demand an accounting of what we have done with the resources He entrusted to us.

30. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: 2 Corinthians 5:10 2 Corinthians 5:10 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Romans 14:10 Romans 14:10 “for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God” “for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: 2 Corinthians 5:10 2 Corinthians 5:10 “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Romans 14:10 Romans 14:10 “for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God” “for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God”

31. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:12-14 Luke 19:12-14 “He said therefore, “A certain nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return. And he called them of his slaves, and gave them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business with this until I come back.” But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, “We do not want this man to reign over us.” “He said therefore, “A certain nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return. And he called them of his slaves, and gave them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business with this until I come back.” But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, “We do not want this man to reign over us.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:12-14 Luke 19:12-14 “He said therefore, “A certain nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return. And he called them of his slaves, and gave them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business with this until I come back.” But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, “We do not want this man to reign over us.” “He said therefore, “A certain nobleman went to a distant country to receive a kingdom for himself, and then return. And he called them of his slaves, and gave them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business with this until I come back.” But his citizens hated him, and sent a delegation after him, saying, “We do not want this man to reign over us.”

32. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:15-17 Luke 19:15-17 “And it came about that when he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him in order that he might know what business they had done. And the first appeared, saying, “Master, your mina has made ten minas more.” And he said to him, “Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, be in authority over ten cities.” “And it came about that when he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him in order that he might know what business they had done. And the first appeared, saying, “Master, your mina has made ten minas more.” And he said to him, “Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, be in authority over ten cities.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:15-17 Luke 19:15-17 “And it came about that when he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him in order that he might know what business they had done. And the first appeared, saying, “Master, your mina has made ten minas more.” And he said to him, “Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, be in authority over ten cities.” “And it came about that when he returned, after receiving the kingdom, he ordered that these slaves, to whom he had given the money, be called to him in order that he might know what business they had done. And the first appeared, saying, “Master, your mina has made ten minas more.” And he said to him, “Well done, good slave, because you have been faithful in a very little thing, be in authority over ten cities.”

33. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:18-21 Luke 19:18-21 “And the second came, saying, “Your mina, master, has made five minas. “And he said to him also, and you are to be over five cities.” And another came, saying, Master, behold your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief; for I was afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down, and reap what you did not sow.” “And the second came, saying, “Your mina, master, has made five minas. “And he said to him also, and you are to be over five cities.” And another came, saying, Master, behold your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief; for I was afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down, and reap what you did not sow.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:18-21 Luke 19:18-21 “And the second came, saying, “Your mina, master, has made five minas. “And he said to him also, and you are to be over five cities.” And another came, saying, Master, behold your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief; for I was afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down, and reap what you did not sow.” “And the second came, saying, “Your mina, master, has made five minas. “And he said to him also, and you are to be over five cities.” And another came, saying, Master, behold your mina, which I kept put away in a handkerchief; for I was afraid of you, because you are an exacting man; you take up what you did not lay down, and reap what you did not sow.”

34. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:22-24 Luke 19:22-24 “He said to him, “By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave. Did you know that I am an exacting man, taking up what I did not lay down, and reaping what I did not sow? Then why did you not put the money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with interest? “And he said to the bystanders, “Take the mina away from him, and give it to the one who has the ten minas.” “He said to him, “By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave. Did you know that I am an exacting man, taking up what I did not lay down, and reaping what I did not sow? Then why did you not put the money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with interest? “And he said to the bystanders, “Take the mina away from him, and give it to the one who has the ten minas.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:22-24 Luke 19:22-24 “He said to him, “By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave. Did you know that I am an exacting man, taking up what I did not lay down, and reaping what I did not sow? Then why did you not put the money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with interest? “And he said to the bystanders, “Take the mina away from him, and give it to the one who has the ten minas.” “He said to him, “By your own words I will judge you, you worthless slave. Did you know that I am an exacting man, taking up what I did not lay down, and reaping what I did not sow? Then why did you not put the money in the bank, and having come, I would have collected it with interest? “And he said to the bystanders, “Take the mina away from him, and give it to the one who has the ten minas.”

35. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:25-26 Luke 19:25-26 “And they said to him, “Master, he has ten minas already, I tell you, that to everyone who has shall more be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.” “And they said to him, “Master, he has ten minas already, I tell you, that to everyone who has shall more be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.” Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Concept of stewardship: Concept of stewardship: Luke 19:25-26 Luke 19:25-26 “And they said to him, “Master, he has ten minas already, I tell you, that to everyone who has shall more be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.” “And they said to him, “Master, he has ten minas already, I tell you, that to everyone who has shall more be given, but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away.”

36. Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Points to ponder: Points to ponder: “Do business with this until I come back” “Do business with this until I come back” What is God’s business? What is God’s business? What are His purposes for our lives? What are His purposes for our lives? Are you a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to you, specially money? Are you a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to you, specially money? What “profit” is God getting out of your life so far? What “profit” is God getting out of your life so far? Be good stewards of God’s resources Be good stewards of God’s resources Points to ponder: Points to ponder: “Do business with this until I come back” “Do business with this until I come back” What is God’s business? What is God’s business? What are His purposes for our lives? What are His purposes for our lives? Are you a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to you, specially money? Are you a good steward of the resources God has entrusted to you, specially money? What “profit” is God getting out of your life so far? What “profit” is God getting out of your life so far?

37. By the way… Can I enjoy my money? Of course! God is not a cosmic killjoy… By the way… Can I enjoy my money? Of course! God is not a cosmic killjoy…

38. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 1 Timothy 6:17-19 –“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.” 1 Timothy 6:17-19 1 Timothy 6:17-19 –“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, storing up for themselves the treasure of a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is life indeed.”

39. SUMMARY SUMMARY –Do not desire to be rich.  That desire can ruin your life.  That desire can pierce you with many griefs.  Money will not satisfy you.  You could miss the whole purpose of your life. SUMMARY SUMMARY –Do not desire to be rich.  That desire can ruin your life.  That desire can pierce you with many griefs.  Money will not satisfy you.  You could miss the whole purpose of your life.

40. SUMMARY SUMMARY –Be good stewards of God’s resources.  God owns everything.  Christians are double owned – first by creation, then by redemption.  Our ability to make money comes from God.  What we possess, we do not own.  God is the owner, we are mere stewards (katiwala).  God will demand an accounting of how we used His resources. SUMMARY SUMMARY –Be good stewards of God’s resources.  God owns everything.  Christians are double owned – first by creation, then by redemption.  Our ability to make money comes from God.  What we possess, we do not own.  God is the owner, we are mere stewards (katiwala).  God will demand an accounting of how we used His resources.

41. Thank you and God bless…