The Christian and Stewardship
Lesson 14
Psalm 24:1
The earth is the
LORD's, and
everything in it, the
world, and all who
live in it.
To whom do we belong?
God created us
together with all
things.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20
 Do you not know
that your body is a
temple of the Holy
Spirit, who is in you,
whom you have
received from God?
You are not your
own; you were
bought at a price.
Therefore honor God
with your body.
To whom do we belong?
God created us
together with all
things.
God redeemed us
by Jesus' death on
the cross.
Truth #1
We belong to God
completely, body and
soul. He made us
and he redeemed us.
1 Peter 4:10
Each one should use
whatever gift he has
received to serve
others, faithfully
administering God's
grace in its various
forms.
How should we use what
we have?
God is the owner; we are the stewards
(managers).
Matthew 25:14-30
To one he gave five talents of money, to
another two talents, and to another one
talent, each according to his ability. Then
he went on his journey… For everyone
who has will be given more, and he will
have an abundance. Whoever does not
have, even what he has will be taken from
him.
How should we use what
we have?
God is the owner; we are the stewards
(managers).
We will use what God has given us, much
or little, as God wills.
We remain responsible to him.
Truth #2
We are stewards of the treasures God
gives to us.
Some things that God has
made us stewards over:
1 Corinthians 4:2
 Now it is required that those who have
been given a trust must prove faithful.
What does God expect
from his stewards?
God expects us to be faithful stewards.
Romans 13:11-14
 And do this, understanding the present time. The hour
has come for you to wake up from your slumber,
because our salvation is nearer now than when we first
believed. 12 The night is nearly over; the day is almost
here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put
on the armor of light. 13 Let us behave decently, as in
the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in
sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and
jealousy. 14 Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord
Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the
desires of the sinful nature.
What does God expect
from his stewards?
God expects us to be
faithful stewards.
We should serve with
what we have while
we have the chance.
Matthew 25:19-20
After a long time the master of those
servants returned and settled accounts
with them. The man who had received the
five talents brought the other five.
"Master," he said, "you entrusted me with
five talents. See, I have gained five
more."
What does God expect
from his stewards?
God expects us to be faithful stewards.
We should serve with what we have while
we have the chance.
We are accountable to God for how we
use his gifts.
Truth #3
Christian stewards
will be faithful
stewards.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15
 For Christ's love compels us, because we
are convinced that one died for all, and
therefore all died. And he died for all,
that those who live should no longer live
for themselves but for him who died for
them and was raised again.
Truth #4
The one word that explains WHY we want
to be faithful stewards is love, Jesus'
love for us which leads us to love
Jesus and all people.
John 15:10-11
 If you obey my commands, you will
remain in my love, just as I have obeyed
my Father's commands and remain in his
love. I have told you this so that my joy
may be in you and that your joy may be
complete.
Is there any reward for
service?
We will find joy and
contentment when
we serve God as his
faithful stewards.
Matthew 25:19-30
29 For everyone who
has will be given
more, and he will
have an abundance.
Is there any reward for
service?
We will find joy and contentment when
we serve God as his faithful stewards.
The more faithfully we serve, the more
God will give to us.
Matthew 25:31-46
Then the King will say to those on his
right, "Come, you who are blessed by my
Father; take your inheritance, the
kingdom prepared for you since the
creation of the world… I tell you the truth,
whatever you did for one of the least of
these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Is there any reward for
service?
We will find joy and contentment when
we serve God as his faithful stewards.
The more faithfully we serve, the more
God will give to us.
On the Last Day Jesus will mention the
works of faithful stewards as evidence
of their faith.
Matthew 25:21,23
His master replied, "Well done, good and
faithful servant! You have been faithful
with a few things; I will put you in charge
of many things. Come and share your
master's happiness!"
Is there any reward for
service?
We will find joy and contentment when
we serve God as his faithful stewards.
The more faithfully we serve, the more
God will give to us.
On the Last Day Jesus will mention the
works of faithful stewards as evidence
of their faith.
He will say, "Well done, good and
faithful servant!"
Truth #6
God will commend
faithful stewards.