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Introduction
The Bible Doctrine of stewardship is an important concept for each Christian to learn.
It is a completely different mindset than how the world-system operates.
The world operates by ownership.
“It’s mine so I’ll do what I want.” is the prevailing attitude.
Stewardship is the opposite.
“I’ve been entrusted with what belongs to someone else so I want to do what they would like.” is the attitude of stewardship.
You like the idea of stewardship even if you aren’t aware of it.
For example,
If you let someone borrow your car, do you want them to drive it like they stole it (ownership)?
Or would you rather them drive it like your grandma?
(stewardship)
One who lives by the principles of stewardship is a called a steward.
Let’s learn what a steward is and how to be a good one.
The word “steward” is an old word and the concept has been around since the Garden of Eden.
Abraham had a steward.
Joseph had a steward.
In the New Testament, Herod Antipas had a steward.
Steward
One designated by a master to oversee family, household, or state matters.
Responsibilities might include the palace (; ), business affairs (), or the city treasury ().
The steward might also be responsible for the entire household, as with Joseph’s steward.
It is with the steward that Joseph’s brothers cast their fears and in turn receive assurance (; cf.
44:1; ).
At the wedding feast at Cana, it is the steward who tastes the water turned into wine by Jesus ().
~ Eerdman’s Dictionary of the Bible
Here is Webster’s 1828 Dictionary definition.
STEW´ARD, n. [Sax.
stiward.
Ward is a keeper; but the meaning of the first syllable is not evident.
It is probably a contraction of G. stube, a room, Eng.
stow,
Sax.
stow, place, or sted, place, or of Dan.
stōb, a cup.
The steward was then originally a chamberlain or a butler.]
1.
A man employed in great families to manage the domestic concerns, superintend the other servants, collect the rents or income, keep the accounts, &c.
See Gen. 15:2.—
43:19.
2.
An officer of state; as lord high steward; steward of the household, &c.
England.
3. In colleges, an officer who provides food for the students and superintends the concerns of the kitchen.
4. In a ship of war, an officer who is appointed by the purser to distribute provisions to the officers and crew.
In other ships, a man who superintends the provisions and liquors, and supplies the table.
5.
In Scripture and theology, a minister of Christ, whose duty is to dispense the provisions of the gospel, to preach its doctrines and administer its ordinances.
It is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 1 Cor. 4.
Notice how the word “steward” has had different meanings for various situations, but it always implies that someone is trusted to care for the responsibility of someone else.
Today, the most common place we talk about stewards and stewardesses is on commercial airlines.
The pilot is responsible for the plane, the crew, the passengers, and the cargo.
However, the pilot is busy flying the plane so he has stewards to care for the passengers.
The stewards answer to the pilot.
He is the boss.
Yet, the stewards are trusted to care for the passengers according to the pilots direction and desires.
That is a good example for us as stewards.
God is the boss.
We have been given areas of responsibility in His absence.
We should do what He wants us to do with what He has entrusted us.
Stewardship is a position of great trust and responsibility.
That’s why the Bible teaches that the number one requirement of a steward was to be faithful.
1 cor 4
Faithful to the Master’s direction.
This means that we follow His commandments.
A good steward will study the Master to know what is expected.
Then He will do what the master asks.
Faithful to the Master’s desires.
The faithful steward accomplishes more than the Master demands.
He learns the Master’s preferences.
He knows what the Master wants is situations where the Master gave no direct command.
This steward learns the principles and precepts by which the Master operates and seeks to fulfill His preferences without being asked.
1. Faithful stewards manage the POSSESSIONS God entrusts to them.
Joseph was an excellent steward.
His master trusted him to the place that Potipher no longer kept an account of his own possessions.
Is there anyone in your life that you would trust with your most valuable possessions?
Don’t define yourself by possessions you own.
Jesus warned us against that deceitful practice.
However, you should take care of what God has given you.
We should take care of our:
homes
vehicles
properties
possessions
How do we take care of them?
We treat them with respect.
We clean them.
We provide timely maintenance and upkeep.
We give thanks for them.
Church work days, cleaning crew, seasonal projects, vehicle maintenance,
Everyone can volunteer to help or provide money for projects.
2. Faithful stewards manage the PEOPLE God entrusts to them.
Colossians chapters 3 & 4 list instructions for a myriad of relationships.
PEOPLE ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN THINGS.
- Sarah Chapman
We should apply God’s principles, priorities, character to the people in our lives.
They should be treated with:
love
kindness
forgiveness
encouragement
grace
equity
Parents
This is the first relationship that we have at birth.
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