Tales of the Kingdom
Message #8

Nov 18-19, 2006
Dr Larry Osborne

THE STRANGE STORY 
OF A SHREWD CROOK: 
    Luke 16:1-8    Matthew 10:16

> The dishonest manager was smart enough to
      prepare for his future.

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> Jesus said that made him smarter than most of us!

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JESUS' INVESTMENT ADVICE: 
    Luke 16:9-14

1) I can't take it with me, but I can send it ahead!
      Luke 16:9    Proverbs 11:4    Ecclesiastes 2:1-11,  21  &  5:15
        Matthew 6:19-21

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2) If I can't be trusted with money, I'll never be trusted with 
     the really important stuff. 
      Luke 16:10-12    2 Corinthians 9:6-11

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3) The master I serve is the master I have. 
      Luke 16:13    Matthew 6:24-33    Proverbs 23:4-5
        1 Timothy 6:9-11  &  Hebrews 13:5-6

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INVESTING WISELY:  Hot Tips & Practical Advice


1) Start today. Tomorrow never comes! 
      2 Corinthians 8:1-2    Malachi 3:10-11    Haggai 1:2-14  &  2:5-19

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2) Ignore the Joneses. 
      Ecclesiastes 5:10    Proverbs 21:20    Proverbs 12:9  &  13:7



3) Invest off the top. Start with the 10-10-80 formula.
      Proverbs 10:9-10    Proverbs 21:20    1 Timothy 6:17-19    Acts 5:1-11  cf.  vs 4