WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP: PART I

1. Stewardship is knowing the difference between being the owner and being an overseer.

a) Genesis 1:26: Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image according to Our likeness; and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.

2. Good stewards protect and grow the owner’s assets with passion, commitment, and faithfulness.

a) Luke 19: 16-17: Then came the first saying, “Master, your mina has earned ten minas.” And he said to him, “Well done, good servant; because you were faithful in a very little, have authority over ten cities.”

3. Promotion is determined by how we manage the small things we are entrusted with.

a) Luke 16: 12: And if you have been faithful in what is another man’s, who will give you what is your own?

4. Good stewardship is built on the foundation of trust and integrity.

a) Proverbs 11:1: Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is His delight.

5. Stewards welcome evaluation and accountability, and understand these will make them better stewards.
a) Luke 19:15: And so it was when he returned, having received the kingdom, he then commanded those servants, to whom he had given the money, to be called to him, that he might know how much every man had gained in trading.

How are you doing so far?

Jacques
CreatingWealthThatLasts