Theology of Stewardship: A Call to Responsibility
The theology of stewardship invites us to rethink our relationship with material goods, the environment, and life itself. This perspective challenges us to see every resource as a sacred gift entrusted to us, to be managed with wisdom, justice, and love. The theology of stewardship is about living with purpose, awareness, and commitment. By embracing […]
Stewardship at Home is Proportionate to Stewardship in the Church
When I first applied for ministerial licensure in the Church of God of Prophecy in 1988, one of the questions asked was: “Do you let your children run in the church during service?” The premise of the question comes from 1 Timothy 3:4–5 (NKJV), which states that a bishop, overseer, or elder must be “one […]
Biblical Stewardship: Spiritual Gifts
“As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Peter 4:10). The Bible is replete with admonitions that believers should exercise faithful stewardship through the wise use of their time, talent, and treasure, practicing careful self-discipline to further the […]
The Economy of Time
“It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart” (Ecclesiastes 7:2). Stewardship denotes one’s role as caretaker. While many associate stewardship primarily with finances, it also extends to every material and immaterial […]
Give Yourself First to God: The Key to Biblical Stewardship
In 2 Corinthians 8, Paul commended the believers in Macedonia for their extraordinary generosity. In verse 5, he observed, “They gave themselves first to the Lord, and then by the will of God to us.” Their generosity stemmed from a deeper commitment: surrendering their lives to God. This highlights a foundational principle—biblical stewardship begins not […]
Stewardship
When addressing the topic of stewardship in the Christian community, what is the first thought that comes to mind? For most believers, it is overwhelmingly about tithing and finances. We’ve all heard the sermons claiming that Jesus spoke more about money than anything else. While it is true that money is often mentioned in both […]