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STEWARDSHIP: THE MISSING PIECE TO SUCCESSFUL CHRISTIAN LIVING
FALL 2008 STEWARDSHIP SERMON SERIES
MESSAGE #2 OF 4 --
"POVERTY OR PROSPERITY: WHICH IS BIBLICALLY CORRECT?"
DAVE RING, PASTOR
LOS ALAMOS 1ST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 26, 2008

Gospel Scripture Text: Matthew 6:24 -- "No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon."

Introduction: You can easily encounter two kinds of preachers on TV, radio, or the internet today. Both have scripture upon which to base their theology. For example -

I John 2:15: "Do not love the world, nor the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him."

III John 2: "Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers."

A careful examination of our single verse of scripture text:

The word "serve" therein literally means __________________.

The word "master" literally means ______________.

Three words describe the owner/slave relationship:

1._______________ 2._______________ 3. _______________

No test of our character is more revealing than how we spend time and money.

The _____________ and the ____________ are the clearest reflections of our priorities today.

_________________ is the theory that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the highest value and greatest good in life.

THE RANGE OF CHRISTIAN THEOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVES ON THE MATERIAL WORLD

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Poverty Stewardship Prosperity
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THREE PERSPECTIVES COMPARED AND CONTRASTED

Errors of the Poverty Theology Extreme:

1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________

Errors of the Prosperity Theology Extreme:
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________

A Balanced Stewardship Theology:
1. _____________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________

Am I Currently Faithful to God in My …
Prayers? __ Presence? __ Gifts? __ Service?__ Witness? __

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