The Faithful Steward of Time Part 2 Segment 2
September 10, 2023

A biblical perspective on time involves several things. Life is brief, and we cannot be presumptuous about the future (James 4:14). The eternal gives meaning to the temporal (Romans 13:11; 2 Corinthians 4:18). Like other assets, our time is owned by God (Psalm 31:15). We must be sensitive to the opportunities so that we make the most of them (Ecclesiastes 8:5; Colossians 4:5). Our use time will reflect our priorities (Matthew 6:19–21, 34).
-Kenneth Boa, 2001

The 70-30 Principle:
70%

Strengths, Unconscious Competence, Energizing
30% Behavior, Conscious Competence, Draining
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Remember, every call for help is not necessarily a call from God. Lk. 10:38-42
It is

to respond to every need. Mark 6:30-32
If the disciple sincerely plans his day in prayer, then executes
the plan with all energy and eagerness, that is enough. 1 Thess. 5:17
Sometimes, we may need to plan our rest. Heb. 4:9-10

You are only

for the time you control; discretionary time. Not the that God and others control. Acts 17:26-27

The rest he should trust to our loving and competent heavenly Father. Prov.16:3

, the thief of time, is one of the devil’s most potent weapons for stealing our eternal heritage. Jn. 4:34-36

The habit of “

” is fatal to spiritual growth. Lk. 16:19-31
The reason is because there is a natural reluctance to make important decisions. Rom. 10:9-10; 2 Cor. 6:2

Making decisions, and acting on them, always requires

. Joel 3:14; Jn. 12: 37-38
But the passing of time never makes action easier, quite the opposite. Jn. 12: 39-43
Most decisions are more difficult a day later, and you may also lose an advantage by such delay. Matt. 6:34
“Do it now” or “Get er’ done” is a motto that has led many people to worldly success, and it is equally relevant in spiritual matters. Jam. 4:13-17
A helpful method for is to carefully set deadlines, and never miss or postpone even one. Matt. 5:37

In Conclusion, manage time through God’s help and direction and He will make the most of it.