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1 This workshop will help you: Discern between Biblical prosperity & worldly greed Grow in your understanding of the whole counsel of God regarding prosperity Live as a better steward of the riches entrusted to you by God Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 1

2 This workshop will also help you: Set God-honoring goals for your life Reach those goals using Biblical principles Enjoy the ride! Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 2

3 PROSPERITY is having God supply ENOUGH: to live to bless others to accomplish all He asks s you to do. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 3

4 My background Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 4

5 My background Abdul Salaam, known on streets of Accra as Saddam Hussein Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 5

6 Wait a minute! NOT Give to Get is all there is! So--what else does the Bible say? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 6

7 The Bible says a lot about prosperity. Proverbs a microcosm of the whole teaching. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 7

8 Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life and peace they will add to you. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 8

9 Proverbs 1: Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord, They would have none of my counsel And despised my every rebuke, Therefore they shall eat the fruit of their own way... Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 9

10 Proverbs 3: Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding: For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold. She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare to her happy are all who retain her. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 10

11 Proverbs 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her, and happy are all who retain her. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 11

12 INTERPRETING PROVERBS-- A proverb is often stated as an application of a universal principle. It is a description of how life generally works. There are always exceptions. Proverbs centers on the rules. God honors application of the rules. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 12

13 INTERPRETING PROVERBS-- A proverb is often stated as an application of a universal principle. Therefore, understand the proverb. Pull out the universal principle. Meditate on all aspects of the principle. Reapply it to other specific situations. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 13

14 GROUP SIMILAR PRINCIPLES TOGETHER for ease of memory & meditation Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 14

15 Group 1 (Workshop 2) The principle of honest service The principle of trust & priorities The principle of contentment & enjoyment The principle i of generosity Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 15

16 Group 2 (Workshop 3) The principle of financial freedom& responsibility The principle i of investment t The principle of initiative & foresight The principle of diligence The principle of conservation & stewardship Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 16

17 The principle of HONEST SERVICE Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 17

18 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 1: So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its owners. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 18

19 1. What is taught in the specific context? 2. What universal principle is being illustrated? Meditate on all aspects of this principle. 3. What specific applications of this principle p apply ppy in my life? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 19

20 4. Restate the principle in Proverb form, using modern or personal applications. 5. Begin to apply ppy this principle p in every application possible. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 20

21 1. What is taught in the specific context? Warning not to go along with evil plots to hurt others in order to get money. Warningtostayawayfromthosewho away those who entice you to do such things. Warning against being GREEDY for gain, because it can easily lead you to do wrong. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 21

22 2. What universal principle p is being illustrated? Those who are greedy of gain fall easily into temptation. God does not honor evil plans to gain wealth quickly by hurting or taking from others. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 22

23 3. What specific applications of this principle apply in my life? Make sure my means of obtaining wealth are good, honest, and helpful to others. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 23

24 4. Restate the principle p in Proverb form, using the modern or personal application. My daughter, if sinners entice you, saying, You can make more in one night as an escort than you ll ever make as a teacher, Do not consent So are the ways of every girl who is greedy of gain. STD s take away her very life. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 24

25 5. Begin to apply this principle i in every application possible. Are my means of seeking wealth totally t honest? Is there anything in my occupation that is harmful to myself or others? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 25

26 Most Biblical principles are repeated in numerous places, in both Old Testament and New Testament. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 26

27 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 1: My son, if sinners entice you if they say We shall fill our houses with spoil My son, do not walk in the way with them, Keep your foot from their path Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 27

28 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 1: Surely, in vain the net is spread in the sight of any bird: But they lie in wait for their own blood So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its owners. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 28

29 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 10:2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, But righteousness delivers from death. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 29

30 HONEST SERVICE Treasures of wickedness Money gained by: stealing lying gambling selling harmful substances participating in sinful practices PROFITS NOTHING Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 30

31 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 31

32 HONEST SERVICE 1. What is taught in the specific context? Dishonest ways of getting money Cheating others Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. Something God hates Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 32

33 HONEST SERVICE 1. What is taught in the specific context? Honest ways of getting money Honest treatment of others Proverbs 11:1 Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. Something God loves Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 33

34 HONEST SERVICE 2. What universal principle is being illustrated? God hates dishonesty in business, but He loves honesty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 34

35 HONEST SERVICE 3. What specific applications of this principle apply in my life? lf God hates overstating the case, but He loves it when I tell the plain truth. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 35

36 HONEST SERVICE 4. Restate the principle in proverb form, using a modern or personal application. Example: Exaggerated reports are an abomination to the Lord, but an honest accounting is His delight. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 36

37 HONEST SERVICE 5. Begin to apply this principle in every application possible. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 37

38 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 11:24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 38

39 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 26:13 The lazy man says, There is a lion in the road! A fierce lion is in the streets! Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 39

40 Thanks for being with us! Next workshop: op Powerful Prosperity Principles from Proverbs Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 40

41 Powerful Prosperity Principles from Proverbs Welcome! Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 41

42 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 42

43 HONEST SERVICE Matthew Henry on Proverbs 13:11: That which is won ill, will never wear well, for a curse attends it that will waste it. Commentary p Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 43

44 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 14:23 In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 44

45 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 15:6 In the house of the righteous there is much treasure, But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 45

46 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 16:11 Honest weights and scales are the Lord s; All the weights in the bag are His work. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 46

47 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 19:1 Better is the poor who walks in his integrity Than one who is perverse in his lips; and is a fool. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 47

48 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 20:10 Diverse weights and diverse measures, they are both alike an abomination to the Lord. Different rules for different people Discrimination Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 48

49 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 20:17 Now Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man, But afterward his mouth will be filled with gravel. Later Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 49

50 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 20:23 Diverse weights are an abomination to the Lord, And dishonest scales are not good. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 50

51 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 22:28 Do not remove the ancient landmark, which your fathers have set. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 51

52 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 22:16 He who oppresses the poor to increase his riches, And he who gives to the rich, will surely come to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 52

53 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 26:27 Whoever digs a pit will fall into it, And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 53

54 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 15:27 He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house, But he who hates bribes will live. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 54

55 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 20:21 An inheritance gained hastily at the beginning Will not be blessed at the end. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 55

56 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 56

57 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings, But he who hastens to be rich will not go unpunished. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 57

58 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 28:22 A man with an evil eye hastens after riches, And does not consider that poverty will come upon him. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 58

59 HONEST SERVICE Proverbs 10:16 16 The labor of the righteous leads to life, The wages of the wicked to sin. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 59

60 What is the Biblical principle i of HONEST SERVICE? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 60

61 HONEST SERVICE-- Build wealth gradually through work that provides honest service or benefit to others. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 61

62 The principle of TRUST & PRIORITIES Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 62

63 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 63

64 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 64

65 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 3:5-6 Rephrased Trust in the Lord s way of becoming prosperous 100%, And lean not on popular get-rich-quick books. In all your ways follow His guidance, and He will show you how to get whatever you need to do the job He has given you. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 65

66 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 3: Do not be afraid of sudden terror, Nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; For the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 66

67 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 10:3 The Lord will not allow the righteous soul to famish, But He casts away the desire of the wicked. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 67

68 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord, it makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 68

69 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 12:21 No grave trouble will overtake the righteous But the wicked shall be filled with evil. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 69

70 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 11:28 He who trusts in his riches will fall, But the righteous will flourish like foliage. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 70

71 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 28:25 25 He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 71

72 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 2:1-5 treasure my commands seek kh her as silver search for her as for hidden treasures Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 72

73 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 2:1-5 treasure my commands seek kh her as silver search for her as for hidden treasures Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 73

74 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the first fruits of all your increase. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 74

75 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 16:3 Commit your works to the Lord, And your thoughts ht will be established. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 75

76 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 76

77 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 23:4 Do not overwork to be rich; Because of your own understnding, di cease! more Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 77

78 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 23:5 Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 78

79 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 30:8-9 Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 79

80 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 30:8-9 Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 80

81 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 30:8-9 Give me neither poverty nor riches-- --Feed me with an adequate travel allowance and enough money to feed 200 street kids a week; Lest I being sitting in first class and deny You, And say, I'm Im up here in first class because I'm pretty special. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 81

82 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 30:8-9 Or lest we run out of money to feed street kids before the month is over and I say Why doesn t God care for these kids? and dishonor Your name. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 82

83 TRUST & PRIORITIES Proverbs 30:8-9 Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lest I be full and deny You, And say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 83

84 What is the Biblical principle of TRUST & PRIORITIES? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 84

85 TRUST & PRIORITIES-- Trust God & seek God for your needs through prayer--both your personal needs and the means to fulfill the ministry He has entrusted to you. Avoid trusting in riches. Keep the most important things central in your life. Choose the eternal over the temporal. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 85

86 The principle of CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 86

87 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 87

88 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 13:25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of fh his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 88

89 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 28:16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, But he who hates covetousness will prolong his days. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 89

90 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 30:8-9 Remove falsehood and lies far from me; Give me neither poverty nor riches-- Feed me with the food allotted to me; Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 90

91 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 30:8-9 Lest I be full and deny You, And say, Who is the Lord? Or lest I be poor and steal, And profane the name of my God. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 91

92 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 31:25 The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul, But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 92

93 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 16:8 Better is little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 93

94 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 16:19 Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 94

95 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 17:1 Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 95

96 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Proverbs 10: 22 The blessing of the Lord, it makes one rich, And He adds no sorrow with it. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 96

97 What is the Biblical principle of CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 97

98 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Be content or happy with what God has given you, be thankful for it, and enjoy it without guilt. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 98

99 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Focus your energy on appreciating what God has given you Rather than: Being angry at what He hasn t given you Trying to get what He hasn t given you Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 99

100 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Focus your energy on appreciating what God has given you Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 100

101 CONTENTMENT & ENJOYMENT Be content or happy with what God has given you, be thankful for it, and enjoy it without guilt. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 101

102 The principle of GENEROSITY Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 102

103 GENEROSITY Proverbs 3: Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. Do not say to your neighbor, Go, and come back. Tomorrow I will give it, When you have it with you. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 103

104 GENEROSITY Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the first fruits of all your increase: So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 104

105 GENEROSITY Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your possessions, And with the first fruits of all your increase: So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 105

106 GENEROSITY Proverbs 11:24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more, And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 106

107 GENEROSITY Proverbs 13:7 There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing, And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 107

108 GENEROSITY Proverbs 14:31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches His maker, But he who honors Him has mercy on the needy. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 108

109 GENEROSITY Proverbs 17:5 He who mocks the poor reproaches His Maker; He who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 109

110 GENEROSITY Proverbs 17:13 Whoever rewards evil for good, Evil will not depart from his house. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 110

111 GENEROSITY Proverbs 19:17 He who has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, And He will pay back what he has given. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 111

112 GENEROSITY Proverbs 21:13 Whoever shuts his ears to the cry of the poor Will also cry himself and not be heard. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 112

113 GENEROSITY Proverbs 21:26 He covets greedily all day long, But the righteous gives and does not spare. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 113

114 GENEROSITY Proverbs 22:9 He who has a generous eye will be blessed, For he gives of his bread to the poor. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 114

115 GENEROSITY Proverbs 28:8 One who increases his possessions by usury and extortion Gathers it for him who will pity the poor. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 115

116 GENEROSITY Proverbs 28:27 He who gives to the poor will not lack, But he who hides his eyes will have many curses. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 116

117 GENEROSITY Proverbs 29:7 The righteous considers the cause of the poor, But the wicked does not understand such knowledge. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 117

118 GENEROSITY Proverbs 31:20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 118

119 What is the Biblical l principle i of GENEROSITY? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 119

120 GENEROSITY -- Honor God and be generous with what you have. Make it your aim to give rather than to receive. Do good to others, especially to the poor. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 120

121 Thanks for being with us! Next workshop: op Powerful Prosperity Principles from Proverbs 2 Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 121

122 Powerful Prosperity Principles from Proverbs 2 Welcome! Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 122

123 Group 1 (Workshop 2) The principle of honest service The principle of trust & priorities The principle of contentment & enjoyment The principle i of generosity Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 123

124 Group 2 (Workshop 3) The principle of financial freedom & responsibility The principle i of investment t The principle of initiative & foresight The principle of diligence The principle of conservation & stewardship Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 124

125 The principle of FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FINANCIAL FREEDOM Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 125

126 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM 1--Make it your goal to become and stay debt-free. Avoid going into debt or assuming the debts of others. To do this, bring expenses into balance with income. Spend less than you make, so that you can save some for future needs. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 126

127 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 17:18 A man devoid of understanding shakes hands in a pledge, And becomes surety for his friend. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 127

128 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 21:17 He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 128

129 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 21:20 There is desirable treasure And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 129

130 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 22: Do not be one of those who shakes hands in a pledge, One of those who is surety for debts; Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 130

131 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 131

132 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 22: If you have nothing with which to pay, Why should he take away your bed from under you? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 132

133 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM 2--Meet your responsibility to care for your parents & family. The wife has a great part in determining the prosperity of a household. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 133

134 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 28:24 Whoever robs his father or his mother, And says, It is no transgression, The same is companion to a destroyer. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 134

135 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 14:1 Thewisewomanbuildsherhouse, woman her house, But the foolish pulls it down with her hands. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 135

136 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 31:11 The heart of her husband safely trusts in her, So he will have no lack of gain. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 136

137 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM 3--Meet your responsibility to your workers and creditors. Pay honest wages and pay your debts. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 137

138 FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY & FREEDOM Proverbs 11:24 There is one who scatters, yet increases more; And there is one who withholds more than is right, But it leads to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 138

139 What is the Biblical principle i of FINANCIAL FREEDOM & FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 139

140 The principle of INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 140

141 INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED Built into the way God created the world God gives potential resources needing development Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 141

142 INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED Who can tell how many yp plants are in a single seed? Principle of investment & multiplication Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 142

143 INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED Proverbs 11:18 The wicked man does deceptive work, But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 143

144 INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED Proverbs 12:11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 144

145 INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED Proverbs 12:11 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity is devoid of understanding. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 145

146 INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED Proverbs 28:19 He who tills his land will be satisfied with bread, But he who follows frivolity will have poverty enough! Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 146

147 What is the Biblical principle i of INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 147

148 INVESTMENT OR SOWING THE SEED-- Through the wise investment or use of what God has already given, more is multiplied to you in a continuing i upward cycle. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 148

149 The principle of INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 149

150 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 6:6-8 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways, and be wise. Which having no captain, overseer or ruler, Provides her supplies in the summer, And gathers her food in the harvest. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 150

151 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 10:5 He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 151

152 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 13:22 A good man leaves an inheritance to his children s children, But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 152

153 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 20:4 The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 153

154 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 22:3, 27:12 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself, But the simple pass on and are punished. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 154

155 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 24:27 Prepare your outside work, Make it fit for yourself in the field; And afterward build your house. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 155

156 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 30:25 The ants are a people not strong, Yet they prepare their food in the summer. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 156

157 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Proverbs 31:21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 157

158 What is the Biblical principle i of INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 158

159 INITIATIVE & FORESIGHT Work pro-actively. Be a self starter. Make yourself useful at all times. Think & plan ahead. Prepare for the future. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 159

160 The principle of DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 160

161 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 6:9-11 How long will you sleep, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to sleep-- So shall your poverty come on you like a prowler, And your need like an armed man. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 161

162 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 10:4 He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 162

163 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 163

164 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 13:4 The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing; But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 164

165 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the trough is clean; But much increase comes by the strength of an ox. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 165

166 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 14:23 In all labor there is profit, But idle chatter leads only to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 166

167 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 15:19 The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns, But the way of the upright is a highway. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 167

168 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 17:2 A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, And will share an inheritance among the brothers. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 168

169 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 18:9 He who is slothful in his work Is a brother to him who is a great destroyer. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 169

170 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 19:15 Laziness casts one into a deep sleep, And an idle person will suffer hunger. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 170

171 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 20:4 The lazy man will not plow because of winter; He will beg during harvest and have nothing. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 171

172 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 20:13 Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty; Open your eyes, and you will be satisfied with bread. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 172

173 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 173

174 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 21:5 The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, But those of everyone who is hasty, surely to poverty. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 174

175 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 22:13 The lazy man says, There is a lion outside! I shall be slain in the streets! Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 175

176 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 22:29 Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; He will not stand before unknown men. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 176

177 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 27:18 Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 177

178 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 27: Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And attend to your herds; For riches are not forever, Nor does a crown endure to all generations. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 178

179 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 31:13 She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 179

180 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 31:19 She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 180

181 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 31:27 She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 181

182 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 31:31 Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 182

183 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 26:15 A lazy man buries his hand in the bowl, And will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. Proverbs 19:24 it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 183

184 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE Proverbs 12:27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man s precious possession. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 184

185 What is the Biblical principle of DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 185

186 DILIGENCE & PERSEVERANCE-- Stop making excuses & get to work. Work hard, putting work needs ahead of personal comfort & desire. Keep working until you fulfil the task. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 186

187 The principle of STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 187

188 CONSERVATION Proverbs 21:20 There is desirable treasure, And oil in the dwelling of the wise, But a foolish man squanders it. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 188

189 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Proverbs 24: I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding; And there it was, all overgrown with thorns; Its surface was covered with nettles; Its stone wall was broken down. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 189

190 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Proverbs 12:27 The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man s precious possession. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 190

191 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Proverbs 12:11 He who tills his land shall be satisfied with bread. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 191

192 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Proverbs 13:23 Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor, And for lack of justice there is waste. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 192

193 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Proverbs 27:18a Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 193

194 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Proverbs 27:23, Be diligent to know the state of your flocks, And attend to your herds. The lambs will provide your clothing, And the goats the price of a field: You shall have enough goats milk for your food, For the food of your household. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 194

195 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Proverbs 31:17 She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms. Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 195

196 STEWARDSHIP or CONSERVATION Other ways of conserving the results of our efforts--- Maintaining sexual purity & fidelity in marriage Proverbs 6: Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 196

197 Conserving the results of our efforts by maintaining sexual purity & fidelity in marriage People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving, Yet when he is found, he most restore sevenfold. He may have to give up all the substance of his house. Proverbs 6: more Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 197

198 Conserving the results of our efforts by maintaining sexual purity & fidelity in marriage Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul. Wounds and dishonor will he get, And his reproach will not be wiped away. Proverbs 6: more Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 198

199 Conserving the results of our efforts by maintaining sexual purity & fidelity in marriage For jealousy is a husband s s fury; Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance. He will accept no recompense, Nor will he be appeased though you give many gifts. Proverbs 6: Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 199

200 Conserving the results of our efforts by maintaining sexual purity & fidelity in marriage He did not know it would cost him his life Proverbs 7:6-27 Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 200

201 Conserving the results of our efforts by being humble & refusing to get caught up in seeking human acclaim Better is the one who is slighted but has a servant, Than he who honors himself but lacks bread. Proverbs 12:9 Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 201

202 Conserving the results of our efforts by being humble & refusing to get caught up in seeking human acclaim There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing; And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches. Proverbs 13:7 Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 202

203 Conserving the results of our efforts by taking care to speak productively A man s stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth; From the produce of his lips he shall be be filled. Proverbs 18:20 more Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 203

204 Conserving the results of our efforts by taking care to speak productively Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit. Proverbs 18:21 Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 204

205 Conserving the results of our efforts by seeking the company of those who have godly values Whoever is a partner with a thief hates his own life. Proverbs 29:24 Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 205

206 Thanks for being with us! Next workshop: Biblical prosperity or worldly yg greed-- Discerning the difference Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 206

207 Biblical prosperity or worldly greed? Discerning the difference Welcome! Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 207

208 The Biblical Principle of PRIORITIES Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 208

209 The Real Issue: WHERE is our FOCUS? Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 209

210 Four parties involved: RESOURCES ME & MY NEEDS & DESIRES OTHERS, THEIR NEEDS & DESIRES GOD Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 210

211 Four parties involved: RESOURCES ME & MY NEEDS & DESIRES OTHERS, THEIR NEEDS & DESIRES GOD Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 211

212 Rags, no heat, $100M Hetty Green Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 212

213 Just a little more! John D. Rockefeller Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 213

214 THE GREEN-EYED EYED MONSTER GREED Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 214

215 Four parties involved: RESOURCES ME & MY NEEDS & DESIRES OTHERS, THEIR NEEDS & DESIRES GOD Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 215

216 I'm a King s Kid. I deserve the best of everything. ME & MY NEEDS & DESIRES Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 216

217 ME & MY NEEDS & DESIRES Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 217

218 Four parties involved: RESOURCES ME & MY NEEDS & DESIRES OTHERS, THEIR NEEDS & DESIRES GOD Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 218

219 Four parties involved: RESOURCES ME & MY NEEDS & DESIRES OTHERS, THEIR NEEDS & DESIRES GOD Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 219

220 Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 220

221 Learn more about Every Child Ministries, a Christian mission for the forgotten children of Africa, at: Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 221

222 A gift from Every Child Ministries to all African churches: at: com Lorella Rouster Every Child Ministries 222

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