Honor the Lord with Your Possessions

There are many verses of Scripture that deal with man’s necessity to be a good steward of his possessions, recognizing that all actually belongs to God. Paul stated, “Moreover, it is required in stewards that one be found faithful” (1 Corinthians 4:2). Solomon said, “Honor the Lord with your possessions” (Proverbs 3:9). The master in the parable of the talents condemned the man who was given one talent because he failed to be a good steward of what had been entrusted to him. God said to the rich farmer of Luke 12 who had hoarded what he had, “Fool! This night your soul will be required of you; then whose will those things be which you have provided?”

    Let us be honest with ourselves. Are we being good stewards of the bountiful blessings God has given to each of us. What about your time? How much of it do you use in studying God’s Word, in worship to Him and in everyday service to Him? What talents have you dedicated to His service? How terrible on that day of accounting to hear the Master say, “…cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth” (Matthew 25:30).

    What kind of steward are you?