![]() ![]() ![]() And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. Malachi 3:10 - Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Proverbs 16:3 - Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Luke 16:11 - If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches? Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.Ĭolossians 3:23 - Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, Genesis 2:15 - The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it.Ģ Corinthians 9:6-7 - The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Being a good steward in this world is one way of expressing our love for God and our gratitude to Him. ![]() Our stewardship of creation involves the caretaking of the environment and animals as well as our families and communities. We should accept this responsibility and appreciate God's gift of creation for being our home. This means it is our responsibility to look after and take care of this world. Importance of StewardshipĪccording to scripture, God created Earth for mankind and we are now stewards of His creation. Relating to the biblical stewardship definition - “the manager of a household” - it is clear why Joseph is an extraordinary example of what it means to be a good steward. While Joseph was in the house of his Egyptian master, the Bible says, “So Joseph found favor in his sight and attended him, and he made him overseer of his house and put him in charge of all that he had” ( Gen. 39).Īfter Joseph was brought to Egypt, the Lord made him a prosperous man. Joseph's story in Genesis is considered one of the best examples of biblical stewardship ( Gen. God wants human beings to be His stewards in the work of creation, redemption, and sanctification. The Christian steward is not only responsible for the financial blessings provided by God but also the spiritual gifts that are given through the Holy Spirit. In biblical terms, Charles Bugg defines stewardship in the Holman Bible Dictionary as "Utilizing and managing all resources God provides for the glory of God and the betterment of His creation." Christian Stewardship regards the obligation of Christians in managing and utilizing intelligently the gifts that God has given. ![]()
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