Stewardship is a profound concept rooted in the responsibility of managing the resources bestowed upon us. The Bible offers timeless wisdom on this topic, guiding us in our duties not just to ourselves but to our community and to God. Here, we explore ten distinctive Bible quotes that illuminate the essence of stewardship.
1. Matthew 25:14-30
“For it is just like a man about to go on a journey, who called his own slaves and entrusted his possessions to them.”
2. Luke 12:42-43
“And the Lord said, ‘Who then is the faithful and sensible steward, whom his master will put in charge of his servants?’
3. 1 Peter 4:10
“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
4. Proverbs 21:20
“There is precious treasure and oil in the house of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.”
5. Psalm 24:1
“The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains, the world, and those who dwell in it.”
6. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
“Now this I say, he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully.”
7. Luke 16:10
“He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is unrighteous also in much.”
8. Deuteronomy 10:14
“Behold, to the Lord your God belong heaven and the highest heavens, the earth and all that is in it.”
9. Matthew 6:19-21
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.”
10. Colossians 3:23-24
“Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men; knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance.”
These quotes serve as a compelling reminder of the principles of stewardship that are eradicated in the flirtations of daily life. May they encourage us to manage our resources with wisdom, intention, and gratitude.
