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Lesson13-Blueprint for Success . allard Fuller I see life as both a gift and a responsibility. My responsibility is to use what God has given me to help his people in need Millard Fuller Millard Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity International in 1976 and served in executive roles until 2005. His leadership helped forge Habitat into a worldwide Christian housing ministry. W BT E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E “I see life as both a gift and a responsibility. My responsibility is to use what God has given me to help his people in need.” —Millard Fuller Millard Fuller founded Habitat for Humanity International in 1976 and served in executive roles until 2005. His leadership helped forge Habitat into a worldwide Christian housing ministry. I. Millard Fuller To be continued on the next page
Lesson13-Blueprint for Success . allard Fuller From humble beginnings in Alabama, Millard Fuller rose to become a young, self-made millionaire. A graduate of Auburn University in Auburn Ala, and the University of Alabama law school at tuscaloosa he and a college friend began a marketing firm while still in school. Fuller's business expertise and entrepreneurial drive made him a millionaire at age 29. But as the business prospered his health integrity and marriage suffered W BTL E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E From humble beginnings in Alabama, Millard Fuller rose to become a young, self-made millionaire. A graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Ala., and the University of Alabama Law School at Tuscaloosa, he and a college friend began a marketing firm while still in school. Fuller’s business expertise and entrepreneurial drive made him a millionaire at age 29. But as the business prospered, his health, integrity and marriage suffered. I. Millard Fuller W B T L E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13-Blueprint for Success . allard Fuller These crises prompted Fuller to re-evaluate his values and direction. His soul-searching led to reconciliation with his wife and to a renewal of his christian commitment The Fullers then took a drastic step: They decided to sell all of their possessions, give the money to the poor and begin searching for a new focus for their lives. This search led them to Koinonia farm a christian community located near Americus, Ga where people were looking for practical ways to apply Christs teachings W BT E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E These crises prompted Fuller to re-evaluate his values and direction. His soul-searching led to reconciliation with his wife and to a renewal of his Christian commitment. The Fullers then took a drastic step: They decided to sell all of their possessions, give the money to the poor and begin searching for a new focus for their lives. This search led them to Koinonia Farm, a Christian community located near Americus, Ga., where people were looking for practical ways to apply Christ’s teachings. I. Millard Fuller To be continued on the next page
Lesson13-Blueprint for Success . allard Fuller The Fullers initiated several partnership enterprises They built modest houses on a no-profit, no-interest basis, thus making homes affordable to families with low incomes. Homeowner families were expected to invest their own labor into the building of their home and the houses of other families. This reduced the cost of the house, increased the pride of ownership and fostered the development of positive relationships Money for building was placed into a revolving fund, enabling the building of even more homes W BT E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E The Fullers initiated several partnership enterprises. They built modest houses on a no-profit, no-interest basis, thus making homes affordable to families with low incomes. Homeowner families were expected to invest their own labor into the building of their home and the houses of other families. This reduced the cost of the house, increased the pride of ownership and fostered the development of positive relationships. Money for building was placed into a revolving fund, enabling the building of even more homes. I. Millard Fuller To be continued on the next page
Lesson13-Blueprint for Success . allard Fuller i Fuller received the medal of freedom from former U.S. President Clinton in September ONE MAN 1996, and was named the 1995 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine. He and his wife were awarded the 1994 Harry S Truman Public Service Award, and he also has received the Martin Luther King, Jr Humanitarian Award. He continues to receive many honorary doctorates and achievement awards for his outstanding leadership and contributions toward meeting the goal of eliminating poverty housing worldwide W BT E The end of millard Fuller
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E Fuller received the Medal of Freedom from former U.S. President Clinton in September 1996, and was named the 1995 Builder of the Year by Professional Builder magazine. He and his wife were awarded the 1994 Harry S. Truman Public Service Award, and he also has received the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award. He continues to receive many honorary doctorates and achievement awards for his outstanding leadership and contributions toward meeting the goal of eliminating poverty housing worldwide. I. Millard Fuller The end of Millard Fuller
Lesson13-Blueprint for Success II. Religious Background -BiblicalTeachings About wealth God gives the ability to get wealth-Because many of us are physically and mentally capable of earning a living, we may be drawn to think that our abilities, diligence, and hard work have gotten us wealth, While we must not undermine human effort in the equation of wealth, we must always remember that God gives us the abilities we have to earn a living(Deuteronomy 8: 18). The picture of someone in a wheelchair or a hospital bed should be a reminder that god is in control of our a bilities and inabilities W BT E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E God gives the ability to get wealth—Because many of us are physically and mentally capable of earning a living, we may be drawn to think that our abilities, diligence, and hard work have gotten us wealth. While we must not undermine human effort in the equation of wealth, we must always remember that God gives us the abilities we have to earn a living (Deuteronomy 8:18). The picture of someone in a wheelchair or a hospital bed should be a reminder that God is in control of our abilities and inabilities. II. Religious Background To be continued on the next page. —Biblical Teachings About Wealth
Lesson13-Blueprint for Success II. Religious Background -Biblical Teachings About wealth The wealthy are to show consideration to the poor-The wealthy are to put themselves in the shoes of the poor and treat them as they would want to be treated. Deuteronomy 15:7-8 states If there is among you a poor man of your brethren, within any of the gates in your land which the Lord is giving you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother, but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs W BT E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E The wealthy are to show consideration to the poor—The wealthy are to put themselves in the shoes of the poor and treat them as they would want to be treated. Deuteronomy 15:7-8 states, “lf there is among you a poor man of your brethren, within any of the gates in your land which the Lord is giving you, you shall not harden your heart nor shut your hand from your poor brother, but you shall open your hand wide to him and willingly lend him sufficient for his need, whatever he needs.” II. Religious Background To be continued on the next page. —Biblical Teachings About Wealth
Lesson13-Blueprint for Success II. Religious Background -Biblical Teachings About wealth Jesus said, "It is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.(Matthew 19: 23-24)This seems like a very strange phenomenon. On the one hand wealth can be a blessing from God for obedience. But on the other hand it can keep a person from entering the kingdom. Jesus magnified the dangers of wealth when He said,"Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full, for you shall hunger. (Luke 6: 24-25a) Therefore, wealth can be both a blessing and a curse W BT E To be continued on the next page
Lesson13—Blueprint for Success W B T L E Jesus said, "It is hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven. And again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." (Matthew 19:23-24) This seems like a very strange phenomenon. On the one hand wealth can be a blessing from God for obedience. But on the other hand it can keep a person from entering the kingdom. Jesus magnified the dangers of wealth when He said, "Woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. Woe to you who are full, for you shall hunger." (Luke 6:24-25a) Therefore, wealth can be both a blessing and a curse. II. Religious Background To be continued on the next page. —Biblical Teachings About Wealth