Faithful stewardship is powerful. God uses our management of money to test our trustworthiness and prepare us for greater spiritual blessings—Can God trust you?
Main Ideas:
Money is a Test. It’s a Spiritual Test.
The Commendation of an Unrighteous Manager (Luke 16:1-8)
Seen in the Accountability he Assumed, (vv.1,2).
Seen in the Assessment he Made, (v.3).
Seen in the Action he Took, (4-7).
The Characteristics of a Faithful Manager, (Luke 16:9-13)
The Faithful Manager is RESOURCEFUL, (v.9)…
Forever Friends, our Forever Rewards.
Use your temporal affluence for eternal influence
The Faithful Manager is RELIABLE, (v.10).
The Faithful Manager is REWARDED, (v.11-12).
The Faithful Manager is REALISTIC, (v.13).
The purpose of tithing is to teach you to always put God first in your lives.
Discussion Questions:
- 1 out of 10 verses in the Gospels speaks of money and possessions. Why do you think Jesus spoke so much about these things?
- Ken said, “Money is a test. It’s a spiritual test.” How does viewing money as a spiritual test challenge or encourage you?
- Reread Jesus’ parable and teaching in Luke 16:1-13. How could recognizing God as the ultimate owner change the way you handle your time, talents, and treasures?
- What practical steps can you take to use your resources to influence others for Jesus?
- How can your group pray for you this week?
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