Luke 16:1-15- Using material wealth properly
- Manager is not commending the steward for his "dishonesty" and shrewdness
Shrewdness - idea of keen awareness; sharp intelligence and resourceful
PRINCIPLES
- Make proper and wise use of all material resources entrusted to us
- Use them shrewdly to invest in people's lives with view of eternity and must be warned of its possible trap to draw us away from true (spiritual ) richness
- Be faithful in all material richness entrusted to us for they are not rightfully yours
- We must acknowledge God's ownership with everything in this world including our lives, talents and resources (1 Titus 2:9-10; 1 Timothy 6:17-19)
God is the master of all (Luke 16:12)
- You cannot serve masters at the same time
God is the owner of everything
- Strength and wisdom to get wealth ( I Chronicles 29:12 )
- Acknowledge Him to gives to us (Deuteronomy 8:18)
God hates anything we highly esteem in this world
- Justify yourself in the sight of man but God knows your heart
- Use wisely worldly wealth for God's glory
- Be faithful stewards of God's resources
- Serve God above all
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