Sermon Notes

Outline:

“You shall not steal”...

Reveals a generous God

-  Temporal (James 1:17)

-  Eternal (Jn. 3:16, Eph. 2:8-9)

Exposes hearts that want to steal

-  Covetous stealing (1 Tim. 6:6-9)

-  Stealing out of unbelief (Mal. 3:6-12)

Points forward to our self-giving Saviour

-  He gave himself freely for us (Mk. 10:45, Jn. 10:14-18, Eph. 5:2)

-  He continues to give us grace (Jn. 15, Titus 2:11-14)

-  He shares his reward with us (Rev. 22:12)

Teaches faithful stewardship

- Honesty

- Generosity