Biblical Financial Principle #3 - We Are God's Stewards

Christians work for God as stewards of what He owns:

As Christians we are servants of Jesus Christ. Paul introduces himself as "Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus..." in the first chapter of the book of Romans. Peter begins the book of 2 Peter with these words: "Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ..." (2 Peter 1:1).

We are to serve faithfully until Jesus returns. We do not know when the Lord is coming back but it could be at any time. In one of Jesus parables he discusses this situation...

Luke 12:42-44 - The Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their food allowance at the proper time? It will be good for that servant whom the master finds doing so when he returns. I tell you the truth, he will put him in charge of all his possessions."

We will be rewarded for eternity if we are faithful now...

Romans 6:22 - But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God, the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.

Jesus gives us a hint of what we may hear Him say when we meet Him in Heaven...

Mat. 25:21 - "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'"

We must manage well the time, talents and treasures entrusted to us by God.