Practices of wise stewardship
- We have to understand the difference between ownership and stewardship.
- God owns everything; we manage what He entrusts to us.
- Stewardship shifts focus from control to responsibility.
- Faithfulness is measured by care, not possession.
- Success is not determined by what you get, but by how you give.
- Generosity reflects trust in God’s provision.
- Giving reshapes the heart away from greed.
- True success is marked by impact, not accumulation.
- We cannot sacrifice future security for temporary wants.
- Short-term desires often undermine long-term faithfulness.
- Wisdom weighs consequences beyond immediate gratification.
- Self-control protects both freedom and peace.
- It is critical to live below our means.
- Margin creates stability and generosity.
- Contentment resists the pressure to keep up.
- Simplicity frees resources for what matters most.
- We must invest our treasure where it matters.
- What we value directs where we give.
- Eternal investment outlasts temporary gain.
- Kingdom priorities redefine profit and loss.
A summary of faithful living
Gain all you can, save all you can and give the rest away.
Insight
- Understand the difference between ownership and stewardship: manage God’s resources faithfully rather than claiming personal control.
- Measure success by how you give: generosity reflects trust in God and transforms the heart.
- Protect future security: avoid sacrificing long-term stability for temporary desires.
- Live below your means: create margin for contentment, generosity and wise decision-making.
- Invest treasure where it matters: prioritize eternal impact over temporary gain.