Stewardship

As each has received a gift, employ it in serving one another, as good managers of the grace of God in its various forms.

God blessed them. God said to them, “Be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and subdue it. Have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the sky, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”

Yahweh God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it.

Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. — read the full passage →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

“For it is like a man, going into another country, who called his own servants, and entrusted his goods to them. — read the full passage →

If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?

Commit your deeds to Yahweh, and your plans shall succeed.

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain;

Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house, and test me now in this,” says Yahweh of Armies, “if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough for.

Here, moreover, it is required of stewards, that they be found faithful.

John answered, “A man can receive nothing, unless it has been given him from heaven.

For which of you, desiring to build a tower, doesn’t first sit down and count the cost, to see if he has enough to complete it?

A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children, but the wealth of the sinner is stored for the righteous.

The Lord said, “Who then is the faithful and wise steward, whom his lord will set over his household, to give them their portion of food at the right times? — read the full passage →

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy; — read the full passage →

There is precious treasure and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man swallows it up.

For we brought nothing into the world, and we certainly can’t carry anything out. — read the full passage →

The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein.

Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase:

But you shall remember Yahweh your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth; that he may establish his covenant which he swore to your fathers, as at this day.

“No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will be devoted to one and despise the other. You can’t serve both God and Mammon.

but he who didn’t know, and did things worthy of stripes, will be beaten with few stripes. To whomever much is given, of him will much be required; and to whom much was entrusted, of him more will be asked.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly as this? For all things come from you, and of your own have we given you.

Or don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, — read the full passage →

So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants, and stewards of God’s mysteries. — read the full passage →

“His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’

“Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.”

Wealth gained dishonestly dwindles away, but he who gathers by hand makes it grow.

Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, nor turning shadow.

“Don’t lay up treasures for yourselves on the earth, where moth and rust consume, and where thieves break through and steal; — read the full passage →

The rich rule over the poor. The borrower is servant to the lender.

Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.

Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much. — read the full passage →

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, — read the full passage →

He who is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much. He who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much.

Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia; — read the full passage →

In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring you ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

“‘All the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land or of the fruit of the trees, is Yahweh’s. It is holy to Yahweh.

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.

He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. — read the full passage →

So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants, and stewards of God’s mysteries. — read the full passage →

For if I do this of my own will, I have a reward. But if not of my own will, I have a stewardship entrusted to me.

Having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us, if prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of our faith; — read the full passage →

for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Many of them said, “He has a demon, and is insane! Why do you listen to him?”

Remember this: he who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly. He who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. — read the full passage →

So then each one of us will give account of himself to God.

God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” — read the full passage →

For the overseer must be blameless, as God’s steward; not self-pleasing, not easily angered, not given to wine, not violent, not greedy for dishonest gain; — read the full passage →

One who gives to the poor has no lack; but one who closes his eyes will have many curses.

and lest you say in your heart, “My power and the might of my hand has gotten me this wealth.” — read the full passage →

In his teaching he said to them, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk in long robes, and to get greetings in the marketplaces, — read the full passage →

Then Yahweh’s word came by Haggai, the prophet, saying, — read the full passage →

For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the birds of the sky, and over the livestock, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”

He said to them, “Beware! Keep yourselves from covetousness, for a man’s life doesn’t consist of the abundance of the things which he possesses.”

Better is a little with righteousness, than great revenues with injustice.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

Every man shall give as he is able, according to Yahweh your God’s blessing which he has given you.

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.

Let each man give according as he has determined in his heart; not grudgingly, or under compulsion; for God loves a cheerful giver.

Charge those who are rich in this present world that they not be haughty, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy;

The earth is Yahweh’s, with its fullness; the world, and those who dwell therein. — read the full passage →

I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment.

Honor Yahweh with your substance, with the first fruits of all your increase: — read the full passage →

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have, and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”

All who believed were together, and had all things in common. — read the full passage →

He who loves silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he who loves abundance, with increase: this also is vanity.

Don’t you be one of those who strike hands, of those who are collateral for debts. — read the full passage →

“You shall not steal.

The heavens, the earth, and all their vast array were finished. — read the full passage →

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

Both riches and honor come from you, and you rule over all; and in your hand is power and might; and it is in your hand to make great, and to give strength to all.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can’t bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.

“Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten virgins, who took their lamps, and went out to meet the bridegroom. — read the full passage →

He who has pity on the poor lends to Yahweh; he will reward him.

Go to the ant, you sluggard. Consider her ways, and be wise; — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

The nations were angry, and your wrath came, as did the time for the dead to be judged, and to give your bondservants the prophets, their reward, as well as to the saints, and those who fear your name, to the small and the great; and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

of which I was made a servant, according to the stewardship of God which was given me toward you, to fulfill the word of God,

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Therefore I tell you, don’t be anxious for your life: what you will eat, or what you will drink; nor yet for your body, what you will wear. Isn’t life more than food, and the body more than clothing? — read the full passage →

“Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord has set over his household, to give them their food in due season? — read the full passage →

The wicked borrow, and don’t pay back, but the righteous give generously.

He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. — read the full passage →

Will a man rob God? Yet you rob me! But you say, ‘How have we robbed you?’ In tithes and offerings. — read the full passage →

The brothers immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Beroea. When they arrived, they went into the Jewish synagogue. — read the full passage →

He also said to his disciples, “There was a certain rich man who had a manager. An accusation was made to him that this man was wasting his possessions. — read the full passage →

From the days of your fathers you have turned aside from my ordinances, and have not kept them. Return to me, and I will return to you,” says Yahweh of Armies. “But you say, ‘How shall we return?’ — read the full passage →

After these things, Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee, which is also called the Sea of Tiberias. — read the full passage →

Now concerning spiritual things, brothers, I don’t want you to be ignorant. — read the full passage →

So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants, and stewards of God’s mysteries.

He said, “Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be Yahweh’s name.”

But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.”