SUNDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 8, 2015.
WEEK 45
QUALITIES OF A
STEWARD – Faithfulness
Main Text: Matthew 24:3-14, 36-50
Memory Verse: “Now it is required that those who have been given a trust must
prove faithful”. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NIV).
Introduction
There are good stewards and there are also bad stewards.
To be a good steward is a requirement for every Christian. What distinguish
them are the qualities that they demonstrate. One of the qualities of a good steward
is faithfulness. God has entrusted us with life, positions, children,
opportunities, time, business, health and spiritual gifts. This list could go
on and on. God expects us to be good care- takers of all the resources he has
given. One ingredient we need to handle these resources is faithfulness. To be
faithful means being loyal and holding on to the teaching and practices of the
master no matter the circumstances. The love of money, the desire of material possession
and lust are deeds of unfaithfulness.
Discussion Questions
1. What is faithfulness? Verse 13
2. How would you know that one is faithful?
3. What are the deeds of unfaithfulness? Verse 10
4. What are the current threats to our
faithfulness? Verses: 4-7, 9.
5. What is the ultimate reward of being faithful?
Verse: 13.
6. How can you remain faithful?
Conclusion
God desires that we remain faithful stewards unto
the end. The Bible clearly indicates that in the last days many believers will
turn away from the faith. It means that, some stewards would be found wanting
on the Day of Judgment. Our faithfulness must impart others in our community,
the assembly where we worship and at our place of work. When we are faithful we
do not only please our Lord but even the people around us as well. Being
faithful does not mean one does not sin. Rather as faithful stewards, we accept
your sin, confess it and repent. A faithful steward is faithful in all he/she does;
faithful in tithing, in giving, in paying debt, in handling money and in
relationship.
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