STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
How Money Works and what the Bible has to say about Stewardship, from the Francis Schaeffer Institute
Read Matthew 25:14-30: What is the meaning of unfaithfulness? Stewardship is a reflection of our spiritual condition! We should never separate money and finances from our spiritual life. The distinction that the material world is not for the Christian is an old heresy called Gnosticism. The material world is God’s too, and we are the... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6:31-34 Seek first the Kingdom of God Means to place God first and foremost! Not look for Him like he is lost. This refers to our quintessential quest in life, seeking Christ as Savior and Lord. By Lord, we mean He is ruling our hearts, minds, and actions, including our motivations and desires. So,... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6: 25-34 Jesus calls us to “do not worry!” So why do you worry? Have you ever considered that worry is also a matter of stewardship, that of your attitude, emotions, time and effectiveness? This was a popular teaching and saying in Jesus time, He is pointing them once again to some of their... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6: 25-34 Here Jesus gives us another warning on how possessions can divide our mind so that they control our direction in life. In so doing, they capture our hearts, and then control our will and aspirations (Matt. 6:19-23). Good stewardship points our mind and attitude to be careful with material things and pursuits... Continue Reading →
Precepts of Stewardship from 1 Peter 4: 1-11 Are you chasing your desires or our Lord? The answer to this question will determine not only how you handle stewardship but even more important, what direction in life you go as well as if, when, and how sin will entice you to fall! Sin is coming;... Continue Reading →
Some Christians will have a big problem with what I am trying to get across here. Perhaps their will, pride, and assumptions have clouded their thinking. All we need to do is carefully and honestly examine what God’s Word has to say! Read each of these verses: Proverbs 3:9-10; Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 4:1-2;... Continue Reading →
