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Significant Small ThingsAugust 28, 2011Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 16:1-18.Vs. 1-18 Stewardship: (Webster) the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's careThe earth is the LORD\u2019S, and everything in it,the world, and all who live in it\u2026Psalm 24:1App: Everything we have belongs to God; we are His stewards.App: How am I doing with God\u2019s stuff? (ref. 2Corinthians 5:10)Vs. 8 Shrewd (wisdom): Since he couldn\u2019t change his past, he prepared for his future.3 Admonitions of Christ1.Use opportunities well\u2014make friends for Jesus. (Vs. 9)2.Use material wealth well. (Vs. 10-12)3.Choose your master. (Vs. 13)App: We can\u2019t do anything to change our past, but we can prepare for His future.Vs. 8b Lessons from the world: use what you have to make friends (ref. 2Corinthians 5:17-19 GNMM) 14For if you forgive men when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15But if you do not forgive men their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins . Matthew 6:14-15App: God wants to empower those who trust Him to become instruments of His grace.Vs. 14-18 Confronted by Truth.App: What\u2019s your attitude in approaching Truth: To justify yourself or to become all that God would have you to be as Christ has full rule? (ref. Romans 3:20-24)Vs. 16b \u201cForcing\u201d: to agonize.the good news of the kingdom of God is being preached, and everyone strives violently to go in (or is trying to force their way rather than come by God's way)What is His Spirit saying to you this morning?