172. Financial Stewardship – Part 1 // Laying the Foundation

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What does God’s Word say about finances? How do we know how to steward our finances well? Financial stewardship is important to the Father so it should be important to us too. Tune in to part 1 of a 4 part series as Caroline and Colby lay the foundation as to why they are talking about it and share what they want you to take away from the series as well. Bible Verses: Luke 11:13 “If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!” Genesis 13:2 “Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold.” Topics Discussed: Why Are We Talking About Finances?

The Lord wants to give you financial freedom through financial stewardship
It’s important
Biggest struggle in church is finances
Jesus talked more about money than he did about Heaven and Hell combined.
We need to normalize talking about money

Inner Healing

Are there places of your heart that need to be healed regarding finances?
The issue and topic of money is a heart topic
Hoarding, saving too much, withholding the tithe are all examples of a deeper heart issue that needs to be healed through inner healing

Poverty vs. Prosperity

It is an ungodly belief and a lie to believe that Poverty is from God and Prosperity is from the devil
It is NOT God’s will for anyone to live in poverty.
We need to shift our mindsets to know that poverty is from the devil and prosperity is from God
You cannot separate the provision of God from His nature of provider.
Deuteronomy 28
To say “I just want God’s presence, I don’t want anything from Him” you are rebuking God. You’re saying He is wrong to give good things (prosperity over finances, etc.) to His children.
God wants you to prosper in all things!
Jesus did not lack.
We need to know the nature of God

Truths We Want You to Take Away

God is your provider.
God is a rewarder.
God is a good Father and He blesses His children.
God gives generously.
God wants to bless you financially so you can be a blessing and be generous to others.
Everything that you have belongs to God.
God wants you to prosper in all things.
Poverty is from the devil and prosperity is from God.
The topic of money is an issue of not what is in your bank account or what isn’t but what is happening in your heart – how you steward money is a reflection of your heart

Activation Steps

Write down all your beliefs about money and financial stewardship
Invite the Holy Spirit in and ask Him to reveal the lies you are believing
Be expectant that how your situation looks today will not last forever because you are going to get breakthrough and receive financial freedom!

Powerful Quotes: “Jesus talked more about money than He did about Heaven and Hell combined.” – Caroline Harries “If Jesus talked about money, then we should talk about money.” – Caroline “An education in money does us no good if we don’t know what the Bible says about it.” – Caroline “The topic and issue of money is an issue of the heart.” – Caroline “God wants to bless you so that you can bless others.” – Caroline “Everything that God gives to you is for others.” – Caroline “God is good and He wants the very best for you.” – Caroline “Prosperity is a blessing from God and poverty is a curse for disobedience to God.” – Colby Harries “Many people have an ungodly belief that poverty is from God and prosperity is from the devil.” – Caroline “Jesus modeled generosity and that is the heart of financial stewardship.” – Caroline “Poverty is not God’s desire or design for you. That is a lie from hell. Prosperity is God’s heart for you.” – Caroline “Poverty is not your identity. You are who God says you are. You are blessed and provided for.” – Colby “Poverty and lack is not who you are, it’s something that you are going to overcome through the truth of God’s Word!” – Colby Resources: Financial Freedom Episode 95 Reaping What You Sow Episode 170 Join the VIP Facebook Group: Facebook Group Follow A Cup Full of Hope on Facebook and Instagram: Instagram • Facebook Follow Caroline on Instagram and Facebook Instagram • Facebook