1. FIRST TEST YOUR READINESS TO HAVE YOUR OWN . And if you are not faithful with other people’s things, why should you be trusted with things of your own? Luke 16:12 NLT Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. Luke 16:10 NIV
2. BE GRATEFUL , AND NOT TAKE WHAT YOU HAVE OF SOMEBODY ELSE’S FOR GRANTED . Yes, you will be enriched in every way so that you can always be generous. And when we take your gifts to those who need them, they will thank God. 2 Corinthians 9:11 NLT 3. RECOGNIZE THAT WE ARE ONLY STEWARDS HERE ON EARTH. And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven? Luke 16:11 NLT VICTORY GROUP QUESTIONS: 1.How do you currently handle other people’s possessions? What are some things you need to work on? 2. God gives us so many things and God gives it to us to enjoy, even if it belongs to other people. Was there a time in your life that you should have been more grateful instead of complaining? 3.Name 5 things that you need to be a better steward of. How will you become a better steward of these things? 4.What do you think the true riches of Heaven are?