Stewardship: the blessing of owning nothing Treasures, part 2

Tale of Two Savers

Luke 12:13-21

The Rich Fool

Genesis 41 - Joseph

The line between planning and hoarding runs through the heart, not the account balance.

What does the Bible teach us about saving vs. hoarding?

What does it mean to be rich toward God?

Luke 12:22-30

False Narratives:

“Make as much as possible, spend as little as possible”. 

“Leisure is the ultimate goal of our hard work and resources.”

“Saving for retirement is always a good thing / the right thing”. 

The danger of the F.I.R.E. movement

True Narrative:

In your wealth, be rich toward God!

Being rich toward God is knowing whose you are.

Being rich toward God is knowing where your story (and the Big Story) is headed.

“Audit” your attitudes and actions around saving.”

What does the Bible teach us about debt?

Brief history of Credit

What if I have a debt problem right now?

Analyze the underlying issues of the money/debt problem. (heart & circumstance)

Let the Holy Spirit and Christian community guide you to freedom.

Start with seriously engaging the takehome sheets.

Talk to someone and get help.

Right Ownership | Robust Wisdom | Rooted Purpose | Reformed Habits

Luke 12:31-37

Jesus as the Better Joseph