In Matthew 25 the Bible speaks of the steward who was faithful with his master’s resources. As God’s stewards we need to be faithful with the resources He has given us. We are charged to be faithful in handling 100% not just ten percent.
Sometimes we can fall into the mistake of having an attitude that says “God here is your ten percent, and I’ll do what I like with the rest”. But because many of us do not have a biblical perspective on finances we can often make incorrect financial decisions with the remaining 90% which can lead to painful consequences.
Whether it is little or much, we need to handle all God has entrusted to us wisely and faithfully. As someone once said “It is not what I would do if one million dollars were my lot; it’s what I am doing with the ten dollars I’ve got.”
Luke 16:10 reads “He who is faithful in a very little thing is also faithful in much; and he who is unrighteous in a very little thing is also unrighteous in much.” How do you know if a businessman will do a competent job with a large client? Observe how he services a small client.
Faithfulness also means being trustworthy with other people’s possessions. Faithfulness with another’s possessions will, in some measure determines the amount with which you are entrusted. Luke 16:12 says “If you have not been faithful in the use of that which is another’s who will give you your own? Are you faithful with other people’s possessions? Are you careless with your employer’s office supplies? Do you return borrowed items in good shape? Being a faithful steward with your resources will build character.
In 1918 David McNaughton wrote a book titled ‘Money, the acid test’ in it he wrote:
“…money molds people – in the process of getting it, of saving it, of giving it, of accounting for it. Depending upon how it is handled, it proves a blessing or a curse, either the person becomes master of the money, or the money becomes master of the person. Our Lord takes money … and he makes it a touchstone to test the lives of people and an instrument for molding them into the likeness of himself.”
This newsletter does not take into account the personal objectives, financial situation or needs of any person. You should consider the appropriateness of the information having regard to your own objectives, financial situation and needs and obtain professional financial advice prior to making any decision.