Stewardship matters deeply. It impacts our earthly lives and carries eternal significance. Jesus’ parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) highlights how stewardship affects both our temporal and eternal future. Being a wise steward improves our relationships with each others, with creation, and with possessions.
A Biblical Vision of Faithful Stewardship – Part 4 Jesus’ Plan for Stewardship In earlier posts, we’ve discussed stewardship, the struggles stewards face, and our ultimate help in Jesus. Today, we consider the practical plan Jesus gives us: walking with him through his Word. (Thanks to Prof. Dennis Johnson for this phrase, copied from the…
A Biblical Vision of Faithful Stewardship – Part 3 In this third post of our stewardship series, we ask an important question: Who is the best guide to help us grow as wise and faithful stewards? Many people can teach us helpful things. But only one guide knows our hearts, understands our fears, and has…
A Biblical Vision of Faithful Stewardship – Part 2 Stewardship sounds like a noble calling—and it is—but it’s also difficult. In this post, we’ll look at why it’s so difficult. Scripture shows us that the problems we face as stewards fall into two main categories: Misery: The Pain of a Fallen World Misery is the…
A Biblical Vision of Faithful Stewardship – Part 1 Stewardship is about much more than money. It’s about who we are. This post begins a series on biblical stewardship, helping us live wisely, faithfully, and fruitfully with everything God has entrusted to us. What Is a Steward? The Bible gives us a clear picture of…