Rooted Deep in Stewardship:  God Owns it All

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Deuteronomy 8:7-18; 1 Chronicles 29:11-16

God owns everything; I am responsible for managing it well.

Four facts to remember in order to be a responsible manager:

I. God owns _______________, Psalm 24:1; 50:10; 1 Chr. 29:11-16.

I am to respond with an attitude of worship.

II. God allows me to __________ His gifts, Deut. 7:8-10.

See also 1 Timothy 4:4-5; 6:17; James 1:17

I am to respond with an attitude of gratitude.

III. God allows me to make ____________, Deut. 8:17-18.

A. Beware: Prosperity can breed pride.

See Daniel 4:29-37; Luke 12:16-20

I am to respond with an attitude of humility.

IV. I am to ____________ God’s resources responsibly.

A. Steward =

B. Implications of being a manager of God’s resources:

1. Greater f___________

2. Greater c___________

3. Greater e___________

Personal/Family Reflection Questions:

• Have I been living as if my stuff belongs to me or God?
• How would my life be different if I recognized God’s ownership?
• What will I do differently to show a changed attitude?