SHIP SHAPE: Stewardship | Judah Thomas

Stewardship is how we manage _________________ God has entrusted to us. [1 Timothy 6:6-8] Yet true godliness with contentment is itself great wealth. [7] After all, we brought nothing with us when we came into the world, and we can't take anything with us when we leave it. [8] So if we have enough food and clothing, let us be content. Everything that passes through your hands in this life is _________________. [Psalm 24:1] The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him. Ownership is an _________________, stewardship is _________________. God evaluates stewardship by _________________. [Luke 16:10a] "If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. God asks us to faithfully MANAGE what He has given us. [John 6:8-9] Then Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, spoke up. [9] "There's a young boy here with five barley loaves and two fish. But what good is that with this huge crowd?" A _________________ becomes _________________ when God is involved. [Mark 10:15] I tell you the truth, anyone who doesn't receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it." [Matthew 19:22] But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions. Stewardship is ultimately a _________________ issue. [Proverbs 3:9] Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. When you realize everything belongs to God, generosity becomes _________________. [2 Corinthians 9:7-8] You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don't give reluctantly or in response to pressure. "For God loves a person who gives cheerfully." [8] And God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. God doesn't _________________ what we have, He _________________ us into what He's doing.