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Last week, we saw that God is the owner of everything!
Because of this, we should
be content with his giving decisions
Trust God for provision(prabandah)
Make spiritual spending(kharcha) decisions
Today, we will talk more about this last thing
How we spend
How we use money
The Bible uses the word “steward” (bhanDari)
What is a steward?
What does a steward do?
He watches the possessions of another
He manages(prabandha garnu) the possessions of another
We see many stewards in the Bible
Eliezer
The steward of Joseph’s house:
Chuza(Herod’s steward):
We see that God’s servants are supposed to be stewards:
In the New Testament, we see many times that the steward is used for an illustration(udaharan)(drishTaanta)
It is a good illustration
Because God is the owner of everything(last week)
We are the stewards of his wealth(daan) and treasure(sampati)
How can we be good stewards?
We see an often used word with God’s expectation for stewards:
Faithful!
How can we be faithful stewards?
1. Be faithful with all that we have
When we think of being God’s stewards
Surely we think of giving to the church
Tithes, offering, etc.
But a steward should be faithful in every area
Not just one area
Some people give their tithe
But waste money in other areas(kha’gaarnu)
This is not being a faithful steward
2. Be faithful how much ever we have
We often say: “If I had more… I would....”
Use what you have!
God doesn’t call perfect men and women for his work
He calls us as we are
In our current situation
Right now
God doesn’t call rich people only!
God’s commands for giving are for all
Rich, poor, and everyone in the middle
God does not give to all men equally(baraa-bari)
But he expects faithful stewardship
If I give 100 rupees to the bank...
“Go and buy some rice with his money… it’s so little!”
Stop looking at your lack(kami, abhaab)
Start looking at your responsibility!
Be a good steward, how much ever is given
3. Be faithful in little things
If you cannot sweep the floor nicely
Why should I believe you will study and prepare a good message?
If you will not be serious in serving the children that come
Why should I believe you will minister well to the adults(bayaska-haru)
If I do not pray for and work hard with a small church
Why will God send more people?
We should be faithful stewards in every area of our lives
In small areas first
As God gives more, we should be faithful in the big things also
4. Be faithful with the possessions of others
Remember that the possessions of others are still
God’s possessions
Are you a good steward with your office computer/supplies
Waste electricity/paper
With your friend’s bike
Drive crazy
With the roads and environment
Throw garbage/paper/plastic
Society(samaaj) says: It’s your money, spend according to your desires!
God says: It is my money, be a faithful steward!
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