Financial Stewardship Part 2

Last week we discussed 4 basic points about money 1. Money is dangerous 2. Money is limited 3. Money is valuable 4. Money is like water And we must remember this one thing Its all God's anyway, God is the owner and we are the managers!

This week we will discuss 4 principles associated with money and financial stewardship

1. Give faithfully (Proverbs 22:4) We are not to let appetite and anxiety rule us We should trust God (Proverbs 3:9)

2. Work diligently (Proverbs 10:4) Don’t be a sluggard (Proverbs 6:6-11, 13:4, 22.29) He doesn't start things He doesn’t finish things He doesn’t have things

3. Save consistently (Proverbs 13:11)

Start small and it will grow over time – just start

We need to practice delayed gratification Learn how to handle money – get help Givers are the happiest people! (2 Corinthians 9:7) and they trust God and walk in true joy

4. Live humbly (Proverbs 12:9) Keep your standard of living low This allows you to build margin, keep your expenses lower than income INCREASE YOUR STANDARD OF GIVING BEFORE YOU INCREASE YOUR STANDAR OF LIVING! (Acts 20:35) (2 Corinthians 8:2) Wealth is a gift from God designed to flow through us to others! When we do this right, we are a conduit allowing the flow through us! What a witness this is to those around us, they get to see the blessings flow to us and then through us!

Another discussion that usual comes up when giving is talked about is how much How much should I give? The old testament mentions to tithe or 10 % (Malachi 3:10) But now we are living in the New Testament, and it does not say…. The point is that the law or the Old Testament does say to tithe or 10%, and the New Testament is grace, and grace is always more that the law! So why limit God to only 10%???

 

Proverbs 22:4 ESV Proverbs 3:9 ESV Proverbs 10:4 ESV Proverbs 6:6-11 ESV Proverbs 13:4 ESV Proverbs 22:29 ESV Proverbs 13:11 ESV 2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV Proverbs 12:9 ESV Acts 20:35 ESV 2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV Malachi 3:10 ESV