REDBUD Podcast

Title: Four Principles of Biblical Stewardship
Text: Mat. 25:14-30
I. The Principle of Ownership (vss. 14-15)
II. The Principle of Responsibility (vss. 16-18)
III. The Principle of Accountability (vss. 19-27)
IV. The Principle of Reward (vss. 28-30)

I. Give honor and praise to God because He is the owner of everything.
1. God’s greatness is exalted (vs. 11)
2. God’s ownership is proclaimed (vs. 12-13)
3. Human weakness is acknowledged (vs. 14-15)
4. Everything belongs to God alone is declared (vs. 14b,16)
5. Worship occurs when we give to God (vs. 17-19)

II. Lead others to honor God in the same way you are honoring God. (vs. 1-9)
1. Give generously (vs. 1-5)
2. Challenge and inspire others. (v. 5)
3. Generosity inspires generosity. (vs. 6-9; vs. 20-25)