We often hear pastors talk about Jesus as a better David, a better Solomon, a better Moses. A steward is an agent for the true master. According to Easton's Bible Dictionary, “The Hebrew kings did not rule in their own right, nor in the name of the people who had chosen them, but partly as servants and partly as representatives of Jehovah, the true King of Israel.” Moses was also a steward, a representative of God before Pharaoh. A king was like a manager “ whom his master will set over his household” ( Luke 12:42). Kingdom Stewardship. David, Solomon, and every king in Scripture was a steward. God’s instructions for landowners described how much to harvest, how much to leave for “ the poor and for the sojourner,” and made it plain that the land and harvest ultimately belongs to himself for “ I am the Lord your God” ( Leviticus 19:10). He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain” ( Titus 1:7). “ An overseer, as God's steward, must be above reproach. A steward works for the owner, managing money, land, employees while the master is away. Property Stewardship. The Bible mentions property managers or “stewards” several times. God set out instructions for how Adam and Eve were to rule and take care of creation. “ The LORD God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it” ( Genesis 2:15). And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth.” ( Genesis 1:28). What Does Stewardship Mean in the Bible?Ĭreation Stewardship.
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We learn how to wisely use spiritual gifts and money. We take care of other people and the environment. They concern themselves with the distribution of gifts and resources so that all might benefit (Genesis 2:4-9 Matthew 14:13-21, 25:31-46 1 Corinthians 12:12-28 James 2:14-17).Ĭhristian stewards acknowledge that their strength comes from God through whom they can do all things regardless of how many or how few material possessions they have (Philippians 4:11-13 1Timothy 6:6-10).Ĭhristian stewards give whatever is needed and whenever it is needed (Proverbs 11:24-29 Mark 10:17-22 Luke 12:13-21 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Galatians 5:22-23 1 Timothy 6:17-19).Ĭhristian stewards value what has been entrusted to their care and protect and preserve everything as if it were their own, yet acknowledging that the earth and all that is in it belong to God (Psalm 24 Psalm 92:1-4 Luke 16:19-31 Philippians 4:6).Ĭhristian stewards know that the Lord requires justice and kindness and humility, and they follow the two greatest commandments (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 12:28-34 Luke 10:29-37 Luke 11:42 1 Corinthians 13:3 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 2 Timothy 1:7 1 Peter 4:8-11).Ĭhristian stewards serve God faithfully, remembering who they are, whose they are, and why they are here on earth (Matthew 6:19-21, 24 Luke 14:25-33).Ĭhristian stewards obey God by setting aside a part of all their income for others (Deuteronomy 14:22-29 Deuteronomy 26:1-18 Malachi 3:6-18 Luke 18:18-30 1 Corinthians 16:1-2).Ĭhristian stewards acknowledge the greatness and goodness of God through prayer, fellowship, study, worship, and reflection (Isaiah 40:28-31 Psalm 145 Jeremiah 29:11-14 John 6:25-40 Romans 12:1-21).Ĭhristian stewards realize that caring for God’s creation and wisely managing resources never ends (Genesis 41:37-45 Numbers 18:25-32 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Matthew 28:16-20).Ĭhristian stewards follow Jesus’ teaching to sacrifice what they have out of gratitude for their many blessings (Mark 12:41-44).Ĭhristian stewards have learned to distribute fairly so that none will be in need (Luke 19:1-10 Acts 4:32-35 Acts 20:34-35).Ĭhristian stewards can be trusted to make wise decisions concerning the resources placed within their care (Matthew 25:14-30 Luke 16:10-13 1 Corinthians 4:1-2).Psalm 24:1 says “ The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof.” Everything belongs to him, but “it is our responsibility to look after and take care of this world.” That’s what being a steward means: God gives us responsibilities to look after and resources to manage. Christian stewards are caretakers and caregivers.
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