Principles of Faithful Stewardship

Embracing God’s ownership, eternal impact, and whole-life obedience—faithful stewarding is …

The Earth belongs to God and all that is in it. He created everything we see and the breath we breathe. When we recognize Him as the true Lord, King and Father, we are free to give Him our affection and allegiance - opening our hands to gladly share anything He has blessed us with.

The immediate cares of the world can distract from a bigger picture, but there is more to life than what is before us today. From everlasting to everlasting, and generation to generation, we have a God who reminds us of a much longer investment outlook.

Every good and perfect gift is from our unchanging Father above. Our talents, our relationships, our life experiences, even our faith. We are called to leverage all of these varied blessings to serve one another and to glorify God through Christ.

As we mature in Christ, we grow into His likeness - He who became poor, gave Himself up for us, laid down His life on our behalf. Taking the form of a thousand actions, we are compelled to love one another and our neighbors.

It is natural to drift along in the current of the people with whom we surround ourselves. The world seeks to teach us a culture of self-sufficiency and self-indulgence. But anchored in Christ we have the depth of relationships to stir one another up to love and good works.

Ps. 24:1

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,[a] the world and those who dwell therein

2 Cor. 9:6-33

The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work. As it is written, He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness. You will be enriched in every way to be generous in every way, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God. For the ministry of this service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many thanksgivings to God. By their approval of this service, they will glorify God because of your submission that comes from your confession of the gospel of Christ, and the generosity of your contribution for them and for all others.

Is root in Lordship

Ps. 24:1

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,[a] the world and those who dwell therein

2 Cor. 9:6-33

Sees the eternal Perspective

Ps. 24:1

The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof,[a] the world and those who dwell therein

2 Cor. 9:6-33

Lk. 12:18-21

And he said, ‘I will do this: I will tear down my barns and build larger ones, and there I will store all my grain and my goods. And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.”’ But God said to him, ‘Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?’ So is the one who lays up treasure for himself and is not rich toward God.

Ps. 90:2-12

Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. You return man to dust and say, “Return, O children of man!” For a thousand years in your sight are but as yesterday when it is past, or as a watch in the night. You sweep them away as with a flood; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning: in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. For we are brought to an end by your anger; by your wrath we are dismayed. You have set our iniquities before you, our secret sins in the light of your presence. For all our days pass away under your wrath; we bring our years to an end like a sigh. The years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty; yet their span is but toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. Who considers the power of your anger, and your wrath according to the fear of you? So teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.

Ps. 78:1-4

Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth! I will open my mouth in a parable; I will utter dark sayings from of old, things that we have heard and known, that our fathers have told us. We will not hide them from their children, but tell to the coming generation the glorious deeds of the Lord, and his might, and the wonders that he has done.

Jm 1:17

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.

Eph 3:1-3

For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace that was given to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly.

Ps. 78:1-4

1 Pet 4:10-11

As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

1 Tim 6:17-18

As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,

2 Cor 8:9-11

For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich. And in this matter I give my judgment: this benefits you, who a year ago started not only to do this work but also to desire to do it. So now finish doing it as well, so that your readiness in desiring it may be matched by your completing it out of what you have.

1 Jn 3:16-18

By this we know love, that he laid down his life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for the brothers. But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.

Heb 10:24-25

And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

Acts 2:42-47

And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

definition

Faithful stewarding is the ongoing act of engaging all of God’s resources for all of God’s work.

Process of Faithful Stewardship

Inspiration

The first step in Faithful Stewarding is a point of recognition or insight. The Lord is faithful to reveal His truth which never comes back empty-handed. With conviction, we have a new reality.

Direction

Within that new reality, we are invited to explore and discover ways in which we can invest our God-given time and resources. We then arrive at a level of clarity as to where He is leading us to engage in His work.

Action

Moving out with love and good works, we address the issues we see in the world. Our joy in Christ leads us to obedience, making His character and His Good News known to those around us and around the world.

Inspiration

The first step in Faithful Stewarding is a point of recognition or insight. The Lord is faithful to reveal His truth which never comes back empty-handed. With conviction, we have a new reality.

Direction

Action

Purpose of Faithful Stewardship

The purpose of faithful stewarding is to honor God by using what He has entrusted to us for His Kingdom and glory. It transforms our resources—time, talents, and treasure—into instruments of eternal impact rather than temporary gain. Through faithful stewardship, we participate in God’s mission, invest in what lasts, and reflect a heart fully devoted to Him. In doing so, we find deeper joy and purpose as our generosity becomes a living expression of faith and trust in the One who provides all things.

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Is root in Lordship

Sees the eternal Perspective

Process of Faithful Stewardship

Inspiration

Direction

Action

Inspiration

Direction

Action

Purpose of Faithful Stewardship

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