The simple act of doing chores can instill lifelong values of responsibility and stewardship in children. Join me, Tosha Williams, as I share a little about my family's personal journey on the farm, where every chore was a lesson in reliability and responsibility, inspired by biblical principles from Matthew 25:29 . In our family, the journey from kid > employee > manager > boss > owner has been a deliberate continuum that applies not just to our kids but to us grownups as well.

Listen in on this podcast and ask God how He wants you to engage your own family in this "devotion driven discipleship" conversation about responsibility! Use the following content to guide you in this character conversation!

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CHARACTER CONVERSATIONS:  Responsible 

“To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.” Matthew 25:29 NLT

SEEK HIM: Devotion is Meeting with God in Our Own Lives! Everyone has been given something, but not everyone is responsible with these blessings. What about us? Are we using well what we’ve been given? Let’s consider what Jesus said about being a responsible steward in Matthew 25.

• WHAT:  What is God saying through this Scripture? In Matthew 25:14-30, Jesus taught a parable about being responsible and wise with what we’ve been given. - Take a few moments to read Matthew 25:14-30. Describe some ways people used their gifts. What types of people get talents and gifts? What are some things that have been entrusted to you:  time, money, resources, opportunities, health, education… 
• WHY:  Why does this Scripture matter? We are to be good stewards or caretakers of what God has given us. Everything belongs to Him, and whether or not we use well what He's given us will determine whether or not He will give us more. ~ According to this passage, how does God feel about us wasting what He’s given us? Does wastefulness matter to you; why or why not?What is God's measure for whether or not He is going to give us more? 
• HOW: How does God want us to respond to this truth? God entrusts us with more as He sees us be responsible with what He has already given us. If we want more abundance in our lives, then we must intentionally be responsible with the abundance He has already given. ~ What are some ways you're taking care of what God has given you?  Name three ways you can better steward what you’ve been given. 

SPEAK HIM: Discipleship is Making God Known to Others! God has entrusted each of us with people, time and opportunities. How are we being responsible with these blessings? Are we using well the opportunities He’s given us to invest in those we love? Thing is, meaningful, intentional discipleship conversations about God and His Word are an investment in today and in eternity. Speak Him!

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