HE OWNS IT ALL
Psalm 89:11 (NKJV) The heavens are Yours, the earth also is Yours; The world and all its fullness, You have founded them.
Text: Psalm 24
Introduction: 1 Timothy 6:7; Psalm 50:10; Psalm 24:1–2; Haggai 2:8;1 Corinthians 6:19
Illustration: by Lloyd Stilley:
1. The Principle of Stewardship
1 Corinthians 4:2, 7; Psalm 89:11; Deuteronomy 8:17–18
“If we belong to Christ, it’s logical that everything we have truly belongs to Him.”-- A church bulletin
2. The Principle of Responsibility
Luke 12:48;1 Chronicles 29:5–9; 11–16 ; Deuteronomy 8:17–18; James 1:17;Exodus 25:2; 2 Corinthians 9:7; Exodus 36:4–7
“A man who lacks reliability is utterly useless.”--Confucius (551-479);Philosopher
“Wealth shines in giving rather than in hoarding: for the miser is hateful, whereas the generous man is applauded.” Boethius (480-524?), Roman statesman, philosopher and Christian martyr.
A checkbook is a theological document; it will tell you who and what you worship. Billy Graham
“Your use of money shows what you think of God .”-- A church bulletin
3. The Principle of Accountability
Matthew 12:36; Romans 14:12; Matthew 25:14–30
"Accountability breeds response-ability." Stephen R. Covey
