Over the past few weeks, we have been unpacking God’s vision for everything that’s been entrusted to us so that we may become more like Jesus in generosity and stewardship. Money is spiritual, and the enemy’s plan is to take away the freedom God wants for us in our finances. We often believe the lie that having more money will make us more secure, or that the things we own define who we are, or that our stuff belongs to us. This way of thinking will lead to confusion and complications but Jesus’ teachings on money are not only right but the provide a better way to live. “Wherever your treasure is there the desires of your heart will also be.” -Matthew 6:21 (NLT)- Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. Our vision is to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did so that we may love all people in Jesus' name. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. Our vision is to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did so that we may love all people in Jesus' name. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

Many of us constantly battle with trying to live up to the expectations of others or trying to live up to my own unrealistic expectations which is emotionally painful. Many of us experience pain and keep it hidden or run from it altogether. But nothing is wasted on God. Even in seasons of pain, God is still near and wants to use it for a greater good. In this teaching, we will identify the problem of pain, the process of pain, the purpose of pain and God’s provision in pain. Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. Our vision is to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did so that we may love all people in Jesus' name. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

Generosity without stewardship is irresponsible. Stewardship without generosity is selfish. God’s heart is that we grow to become a generous giver and a wise steward because what we do with our money is evidence of what’s most important to us. Many times, we give money in response to a felt need or in response to a tragedy—it’s emotional and the results are measurable. But in addition to that, what would it look like to become someone who was not only an intervention giver, but a prevention giver. “Good comes to those who lend money generously and conduct their business fairly. Such people will not be overcome by evil. Those who are righteous will be long remembered.” -Psalm 112:5-6 (NLT)- Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. Our vision is to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did so that we may love all people in Jesus' name. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org

Following Jesus will eventually lead you to recognizing the foundation of ownership. God owns everything in the world, but He appoints us as stewards to wisely manage it. Everything we have is God’s. We get to enjoy what He sends us, but we do not permanently own these things. When God prompts us to share, we are not to grieve our loss. His principle of stewardship enables us to be generous as we learn that we are blessed to be a blessing. “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.” -Matthew 25:14 (NLT) Ethos is a life-giving community committed to keeping Jesus at its Center. Our vision is to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and do what Jesus did so that we may love all people in Jesus' name. EthosOH.com Small Groups: EthosOH.com/Community ServeColumbus.org