Biblical Principles
A Kingdom Perspective On Material Possessions
Money’s deception is that it can bring a false sense of security. The stewardship of material goods comes to grips with the question of ownership. To whom do you belong? To whom have you surrendered your will? Who calls the shots in your life?
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What Did Jesus Say About Money?
Jesus had some things to say about money and its effect upon our lives.
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The Biblical Responsibility Of Diligence
It is everyone’s responsibility to be hard working, persistent, and diligent. The person who has no diligence is lazy – a sluggard, if you will. The sluggard. What can be said about this kind of person? Is he self-centered or lazy? Does he rest; does he do what he wants to do without regard to others? Certainly all these things probably describe a sluggard, but much more could be said.
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The Biblical Responsibility Of Individual Accountability
Christians have access to unlimited and unimaginable resources. Along with this access comes accountability. One of the greatest motivators, and probably the biggest single need regarding stewardship, is accountability.
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The Biblical Responsibility Of No Waste
Many people, deep in debt, complain that their employers don’t pay them enough, their taxes are much too high, their business costs have skyrocketed, or render some other excuse why they cannot plan for their financial future. Of course, some of these excuses may have a certain amount of legitimacy to them, but they don’t excuse a person from the responsibility of “no waste.†The problem is not a lack of money; it is a problem of lack of money management.
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The Biblical Responsibility Of Planning Ahead
Debt reduction will never take place without the assistance of a written plan. Planning ahead for an eventual result provides a road map to follow with pre-designated milestones. If you don’t have a plan, how will you know when you are successful? Without a predetermined road map, how do you know where you are going? It is your responsibility to have a written plan that continually measures your debt-reduction progress.
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The Biblical Responsibility Of Productivity
Good stewardship is not merely an occupation or a profession, rather it involves being productive. The faithful ones not only had increases but also, received more because of their faithfulness. From the very beginning, God commanded creation to be fruitful. Stewards are also to be concerned with productivity and so cultivate God’s creation to be productive.
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The Biblical Responsibility Of Seeking Wisdom In Matters Of Finance
Scripture is very clear about matters of stewardship. It is also clear that when we struggle in areas of finance, we are to seek help from those who have knowledge and experience. Not understanding how to handle your finances correctly does not excuse you from the responsibility of good stewardship.
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