How would you define biblical stewardship? Christians believe that stewardship begins and ends with the understanding of God’s ownership to everything in the world, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End” (Revelation 22:13). Stewardship is also described as Jesus telling a parable of the entrusted money the story of the servants and master. (Matthew 24:14-28). The parable of the loan money the master divided the money among his servants according to their abilities. The moral of the story is failure could come from being lazy. Our talents represent the kind of resources or gifts we are given by God. These talents, gift, and resources Jesus except us to use them wisely until he returns. We are responsible for how we use what God has given us through those talents and gifts. “The man who had received the five talents went at once and put his money to work and gained five more” (Matthew 25:16 …show more content…
In relationship to that, we should help the poor and serving with our fruits from our labor of work. When God has blessed us with talents, gift, and financial gain we should not keep all to ourselves. However, sharing these fruits and seeking ways to help our community, or volunteering at a local boys or girls club. I probably feel this way because Christ comes first in my daily life. Spending time with him is my first priority each day. Seeking his guidance, wisdom, encouragement to face my daily task gives me the me joy, peace, and the confidence that is needed to face the world. My perspective on this subject of stewardship, is very important to having a well-balanced life. Stewardship is not just about money, it speaks to every area of our walk with Christ. Knowing when to work, rest, play, and spend time in prayer. “Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city” (Ecclesiastes 7:19