Mine or Yours?
“It’s All Yours”
Luke 16:1-13

Toddlers saying “mine”
Between the ages of 1.5–3 years old
Indicates the learning of ownership 
Development of their sense of self
A way to gain control and autonomy

Part of our spiritual growth as disciples of Jesus is asking ourselves, "Is it mine or Yours?" with our money and possessions.

Mine or Yours?
What does it mean to live like God owns it all? Beneath the surface of our finances lies something deeper:  what we believe about trust, surrender, and control. In a world chasing more but seemingly never having enough, Scripture reminds us that contentment and confidence can be found. What we think God is asking from us is just the tip, but everything we’ve been given (our very selves) is His, and He calls us to steward it well. 

Honest comments about money and faith:
The church has not been viewed as the center of financial wisdom. 
The topic of money is mainly about pastors working hard to get to your wallet. 
Greed is a problem that no one admits to.

Money always raises questions:
Will I ever have enough?
Will what I have last?
What do I do for my kids and family?
How much is enough?

Bottom line for this series:
To hold ourselves accountable to God’s view of money in our lives.

Luke 16:1-13

Behavior is driven by conviction.

Conviction: God owns it all, and I am the steward!  

“All the earth is Mine.” –Exodus 19:5

“Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it.” –Deuteronomy 10:14

“Whatever is under the whole heaven is Mine.” –Job 41:11

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it; the world, and all who live in it.” –Psalm 24:1

“Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?” –1 Corinthians 6:19

“You were bought with a price.” –1 Corinthians 7:23

“We have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either.” –1 Timothy 6:7

We will never be in financial trouble if we live by our conviction: God owns it all, and I am the steward.

You can’t fake stewardship.

Ways God uses money in our lives:
1. A tool (Luke 16:1-9)

Be honest with your money and possessions; even dishonest people will respect you. 

Money can buy medicine, but not health.
Money can buy a house, but not a home.
Money can buy companionship, but not friends.
Money can buy entertainment, but not happiness.
Money can buy food, but not an appetite.
Money can buy a bed, but not sleep.
Money can buy a crucifix, but not a Savior.
Money can buy the good life, but not eternal life.

If God owns everything, then whenever we use money, we are investing it rather than spending it.

Ways God uses money in our lives:
2. A test (Luke 16:10-12)

Whether you have a little or a lot, stewardship is essential.

Would it be harder to trust in God if you had a lot of money or if you had a shortage of money?

It’s one of our Essentials:
Live generously – Give our resources joyfully and sacrificially. 

Ways God uses money in our lives:
3. A testimony (Luke 16:13)

You can’t surrender to God and money. Pick one.

The most important thing to understand about money is who owns it.

Conviction: “God, I acknowledge that You own it all, and I commit to act as a steward and to seek Your wisdom with all Your resources.” 

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Some of the thoughts and ideas in this series are borrowed from Ron Blue, author of God Owns It All: Finding Contentment and Confidence in your Finances.