Prompts and Notes - STEWARDSHIP IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Purpose: To increase our dependence upon God who has made us and given us everything we

have.

1.1 How should we understand the source of wealth? The earth is the Lord's and everything

in it--Ps 24:1. What attitude should we have toward the things we have? They are from the Lord and we should rejoice in them--Deut 26:11.

1.2 How are we to use our time? Carefully, making the most of it (vs 15,16).

To whom does our free time belong if Jesus is Lord of our lives?

1.3 What does "common good" refer to?

1.4 In what circumstances should we give thanks to God? In all circumstances1 Thes 5:18

and for everything--Eph 5:20. We do not understand this, but peace and joy come from trusting God with thanksgiving.

1.5 Why can we infer responsibility for our garbage from these verses? God made the earth

and put us in charge. We have to give account to God--2 Cor 5:10.

1.7 See the Prompts and Notes - Step Four of this Guide p. 5a, line 3.14.

1.8 What is one of the major results of our telling others of our experience of Jesus Christ?

They come to know God and share in our fellowship--1 Jn 1:3.

2.1 In 2 Cor 8:8 we are not receiving a command but rather a test. What is the test: To see

how sincere our love of the Lord is.

2.2 How much should we give back to God? See 1 Cor 16:1-2 and 2 Cor 9:7.

2.2B Do you think that God can really meet your needs? If being obedient to Him really puts

you out on a limb economically, can you still trust the Lord to provide your needs? We are not suggesting that you foolishly tempt God, but rather that you seriously follow His guidance.

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