The Blessed Life: God Rewards Good Stewardship

THE WARM-UP:
What is something you absolutely love doing?
If you could do anything in the world, and money was no object, what would it be?

READ 1 Corinthians 3:8 & Hebrews 11:6
We see in these verses that God has given us natural talents and he also gives us spiritual gifts. He rewards those who seek Him. The gifts He gives us are for use in growing His kingdom. What are some of the natural abilities and spiritual gifts that God has given you? Are you using them for His kingdom? Have you ever noticed that poor stewardship can hinder our ability to use our gifts and talents for God? We know that God uses imperfect people all the time to advance His purposes, but can you think of an example from the Old or New Testament in which God uses someone who is financially irresponsible?
Each of us has different talents, but we are responsible for laboring in the area of ministry that God has given us. Look at 1 Corinthians 3:8 again. “Each is rewarded according to his own labor.” Notice that no one is rewarded for the talent God gave them; they are rewarded for what they do with that talent. We must be responsible with what God has given us.

THE TEAM WORK-OUT:

1. Is it possible to be financially irresponsible in our giving to God?
2. Does today’s lesson change your views of good stewardship any?
3. Are you earnestly seeking God?