Stewardship has different meanings for different people. For some, it is living a responsible life under the lordship of Christ. Or, said another way, “Stewardship is affirming God’s ownership over all that we have, acknowledging our accountability to God, and accepting the management responsibility for the gifts and resources God entrusts to us.” For others, it is giving an occasional offering in their church’s worship service. A Christian who has been taught biblical stewardship understands stewardship as the responsibility to support, with all his being and resources, the redemptive purposes of God as revealed in Jesus Christ.
Conclusion: Christians should grow in giving! The Christian life, by its very nature calls for constant effort to grow in Christian understanding and practice. May God help us to grow to become the Christian managers He intends us to be.
Transitions: Discover the Generosity Factor is a three-week, church-wide emphasis on stewardship with the intention of celebrating God’s tender care and shepherding through constant provision toward His children. This focus on Biblical truth will come from the book of Ruth.
