INTRODUCTION: A steward is one who is put in charge of something that does not belong to him. See Luke 16:1-7.
- HIS ACCOUNTING (1 Corinthians 4:1)
- As the Ministers of Christ (1 Corinthians 3:5-7; 2 Corinthians 4:5)
- As Stewards of the Mysteries of God (Titus 1:7; 1 Peter 4:10)
- HIS REQUIREMENT (1 Corinthians 4:2): Faithfulness
- The Need for Faithfulness (Psalm 12:1; Proverbs 20:6)
- The Example for Faithfulness (Lamentations 3:23; 2 Thessalonians 3:3)
- The Work of Faithfulness (Matthew 24:45; Luke 16:10-12)
- The Blessings for Faithfulness (Proverbs 28:20; Matthew 25:21)
- HIS JUDGMENT (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)
- Not of Men (1 Corinthians 4:3)
- Not of Himself (1 Corinthians 4:3-4)
- But of God (1 Corinthians 4:4)
- HIS PRAISE (1 Corinthians 4:5)
- Judge Nothing Before the Time
- God will Judge All When He Comes
- The hidden things of darkness
- The counsels of the heart
- Then All Men Will Have Their Praise in God
- HIS HUMILITY (1 Corinthians 4:6-7)
- By Application to Paul and Apollos (1 Corinthians 4:6)
- Learn not to think of men above that which is written
- Do not be puffed up one against another
- By Understanding the Gifts of God (1 Corinthians 4:7)
- Our differences come from God
- Our gifts come from God
- No cause to glory in self
CONCLUSION: My earthly father used the gifts given to him by God and though he was a very common man; he left a very uncommon heritage. What are you doing with what God has given you?
