STEWARDSHIP AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
How Money Works and what the Bible has to say about Stewardship, from the Francis Schaeffer Institute
Read James 5: 1-6 James is not saying wealth is wrong; rather, he denounces wealth when it gets in the way of our relationships and call from God and when we use it to bring harm to others. This comes down to our attitude concerning security, and priorities about money over spiritual and relational matters!... Continue Reading →
Matthew 6:31-34 Have you considered that how we deal with stress is an act of worship and stewardship? Stewardship is not just about money and time and talents, it is also about managing who and how we are to be. Ask yourself this: How can worry help you? Now read the passage! When we have... 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 →
Do not misjudge yourself; rather, seek Him and let your confidence be in whom you are in Him, not in how others respond to you! Allow yourself to be used! It is each Believer’s responsibility to find, develop, and exercise the talents and gifts given to him or her (1 Peter 4:10; 1 Corinthians 12:7,11).... Continue Reading →
Like a man traveling. The theme is investing. We are given the resources and opportunities; when we put them back into the Kingdom, it is a guaranteed dividend and investment growth in what is far more precious and valuable than an earthly stock market! His own servants. This was the picture of a very... Continue Reading →
Looking at Biblical historical considerations and Inductive and Deductive examination of Matthew 25: 14- 30 This discussion section centers on an inductive analyses of the passage and a deductive analyses of key words and precepts in their historical and contextual context. This parable is also about the importance of being prudent and being prepared, as... Continue Reading →
