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Explore the importance of stewardship in demonstrating integrity, honoring God's name, and valuing the Gospel over material wealth. Reflect on the challenges of acting with integrity and repaying debts in accordance with biblical teachings.
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The Discipline of Stewardship Integrity 2 Corinthians 8:16-23
Titus (v. 16) the famous preacher (v. 18)
Titus (v. 16) the famous preacher (v. 18) the other brother (v. 22)
Why is this important? • As adopted children, we bear God's name. Rom 8:15
Why is this important? • As adopted children, we bear God's name. Rom 8:15 • We adorn or tarnish the Gospel with our actions. Rom 2:24
Why is this important? • As adopted children, we bear God's name. Rom 8:15 • We adorn or tarnish the Gospel with our actions. Rom 2:24 • We want to value the Gospel more than money. 1 Cor 9:15
Why is this important? • As adopted children, we bear God's name. Rom 8:15 • We adorn or tarnish the Gospel with our actions. Rom 2:24 • We want to value the Gospel more than money. 1 Cor 9:15 • We seek to glorify God as THE benefactor. 1 John 5:11
Stewardship Challenges • How are you failing to DEMONSTRATE integrity?
Stewardship Challenges • How are you failing to DEMONSTRATE integrity? • How are you failing to ACT with integrity?
Stewardship Challenges • How are you failing to DEMONSTRATE integrity? • How are you failing to ACT with integrity? • Who do you need to repay? Ps 37:21