Faithfulness

1 Corinthians 4:2 KJV 1900

2 Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

Steward - manager someone that processes a degree of responsibility

Required - faithful

Found - you will give an account

I Commitment - its not optional “Required”

2 Corinthians 4:2 KJV 1900

2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Dictionary of Bible Themes 8208 commitment, to God

Commitment to God arises from faith in his promises, is expressed in worship and adoration and leads to obedience to his commands.

.Commitment to God arises from faith in his promises, is expressed in worship and adoration and leads to obedience to his commands

Commitment to God commanded

; ; See also ; ; ; Joshua reiterates Moses’ commands; ; ; ; David’s instructions to Solomon; ; ; ; [1]

Deuteronomy 27:10 KJV 1900

10 Thou shalt therefore obey the voice of the Lord thy God, and do his commandments and his statutes, which I command thee this day.

we show this by

Time - only thing more stressful than change is regret - Erie County prison

only thing more stressful than change is regret - Erie County prison

College - time 18-23 - so precious do’t spend the next 4 decade making up for what you lost

Talents - using them for the Lord

Talents

Music, serving help in nursery

Treasure - your processions

II Reward for Commitment “Found faithful”

2 Corinthians 4:2 KJV 1900

2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Joshua 1:8 KJV 1900

8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

Rewards in your career - expand here - stay late come early - Joe Ponderosa

Rewards in your friendship

Rewards in your service

Objections to Commitment

Too hard

Its not what I want to do

Cant see the future

Dave Welsh - McDowell

BB became 2nd

barley graduated McDowell\

Flunked English twice in College

But he was committed

great Days ahead for committed teens

III Helping in Commitment - “Steward never alone”

2 Corinthians 4:2 KJV 1900

2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

God word -

Psalm 119:105 KJV 1900

105 NUN. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And a light unto my path.

Prayer

Psalm 18:6 KJV 1900

6 In my distress I called upon the Lord, And cried unto my God: He heard my voice out of his temple, And my cry came before him, even into his ears.

A mentor

Proverbs 27:17 KJV 1900

17 Iron sharpeneth iron; So a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

2 Timothy 2:2 KJV 1900

2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

IV Found Faith

[1] Manser, M. H. (2009). Dictionary of Bible Themes: The Accessible and Comprehensive Tool for Topical Studies. London: Martin Manser.

2 Corinthians 4:2 KJV 1900

2 But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Found out

Were you faithful

Romans 14:12 KJV 1900

12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.