Faith
stewardship
Stewardship is managing money and property that belong to God with care, wisdom and generosity. For Christians, it covers earning, saving, investing, giving and leaving a legacy.
Stewardship is the idea that everything you have belongs to God, and you manage it for Him. A steward does not own the estate. A steward is trusted with it. That view covers how you earn, spend, save, invest, give and leave a legacy.
Scripture speaks to this in many places. Luke 12:48 teaches that "To whom much is given, much is required." Matthew 6:33 tells believers to seek first the kingdom. Seek First takes its name from that verse.
For example: a couple in their late 50s with a growing portfolio asks four questions. Are we saving enough for retirement? Are we giving in a way that matches our faith? Are our taxes managed well? Will our children be ready to receive what we leave? Each question is a stewardship question.
Why it matters: it turns a money plan into a purpose plan. Numbers still matter. A stewardship view adds a reason behind them, and it keeps the plan from drifting into hoarding or waste.
Stewardship does not promise a financial result. It gives you a way to decide. Read more on our biblical stewardship page.
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