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%???
Story?
Proverbs 22:4 ESV
The reward for humility and fear of the LORD
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 3:9 ESV
Honor the LORD with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
Proverbs 10:4 ESV
A slack hand causes poverty,
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 6:6-11 ESV
6 Go to the ant, O sluggard;
consider her ways, and be wise.
7 Without having any chief,
officer, or ruler,
8 she prepares her bread in summer
and gathers her food in harvest.
9 How long will you lie there, O sluggard?
When will you arise from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest,
11 and poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and want like an armed man.
Proverbs 13:4 ESV
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
Proverbs 22:29 ESV
Do you see a man skillful in his work?
He will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 13:11 ESV
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle,
but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
Proverbs 12:9 ESV
Better to be lowly and have a servant
than to play the great man and lack bread.
Acts 20:35 ESV
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak
and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to
give than to receive.’”
2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV
for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have
overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
Malachi 3:10 ESV
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And
thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of
heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
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%???
Story?
Proverbs 22:4 ESV
The reward for humility and fear of the LORD
is riches and honor and life.
Proverbs 3:9 ESV
Honor the LORD with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;
Proverbs 10:4 ESV
A slack hand causes poverty,
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
Proverbs 6:6-11 ESV
6 Go to the ant, O sluggard;
consider her ways, and be wise.
7 Without having any chief,
officer, or ruler,
8 she prepares her bread in summer
and gathers her food in harvest.
9 How long will you lie there, O sluggard?
When will you arise from your sleep?
10 A little sleep, a little slumber,
a little folding of the hands to rest,
11 and poverty will come upon you like a robber,
and want like an armed man.
Proverbs 13:4 ESV
The soul of the sluggard craves and gets nothing,
while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.
Proverbs 22:29 ESV
Do you see a man skillful in his work?
He will stand before kings;
he will not stand before obscure men.
Proverbs 13:11 ESV
Wealth gained hastily will dwindle,
but whoever gathers little by little will increase it.
2 Corinthians 9:7 ESV
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion,
for God loves a cheerful giver.
Proverbs 12:9 ESV
Better to be lowly and have a servant
than to play the great man and lack bread.
Acts 20:35 ESV
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak
and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to
give than to receive.’”
2 Corinthians 8:2 ESV
for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have
overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part.
Malachi 3:10 ESV
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And
thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of
heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.