the ‘s’ word james emmerson diocesan stewardship officer
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The ‘S’ word
James EmmersonDiocesan
Stewardship Officer
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Looking at stewardship
differently
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Living as a ‘steward’ is a biblical obligation.
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Matthew 25:21
“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!”
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Matthew 25:26
“You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?”
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Matthew 25:26, The Message
The master was furious. 'That's a terrible way to live! It's criminal to live cautiously like that!
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Biblical teaching =Do what you can
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Group Discussion In what ways is your church • encouraging all members to give their time
and grow in their gifts?• seeking God’s guidance in meeting the needs of our community?
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“For those who have will be given more, and they will have an abundance. As for those who do not have, even what they have will be taken from them.”
Matthew 25:29
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Biblical teaching =Generosity works both ways!
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Private reflection
Do you naturally think of God as wanting to be generous towards
you?
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Group discussion• How does the vision of your church
inspire people to be more financially generous?
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Summary
“Looking at stewardship differently”• Living as a steward is a biblical
obligation• Do what you can• Generosity works both ways