![]() This is the maxim taught by the Parable of the Talents. God has entrusted authority over the creation to us and we are not allowed to rule over it as we see fit. We are called to exercise our dominion under the watchful eye of the Creator managing his creation in accord with the principles he has established. Like the servants in the Parable of the Talents, we will be called to give an account of how we have administered everything we have been given, including our time, money, abilities, information, wisdom, relationships, and authority. ![]() We will all give account to the rightful owner as to how well we managed the things he has entrusted to us. Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. We all should long to hear the master say what he exclaims in Matthew 25:21: The Bible shows us in the parables of the Kingdom that faithful stewards who do the master’s will with the master’s resources can expect to be rewarded incompletely in this life, but fully in the next. ![]() Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!Īs Christians in the 21 st century, we need to embrace this larger biblical view of stewardship, which goes beyond church budgets or building projects, though important it connects everything we do with what God is doing in the world. We need to be faithful stewards of all God has given us within the opportunities presented through his providence to glorify him, serve the common good and further his Kingdom.Įditor’s Note: Learn more about biblical stewardship in Hugh Whelchel’s How Then Should We Work ? Use code STEWARD20 to get 20% OFF this book in the IFWE bookstore. SCRIPTURE ABOUT BEING A GOOD STEWARD CODE.
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