This three-pronged directive provides us with a solid biblical foundation and basis for a responsible, God-centered, approach to creation care. We are given these gifts for the progress and joy of one another’s faith (Philippians 1:25). And as each has received a gift, we are to use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace (1 Peter 4:10). And God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply and fill the. How can you be a good steward of relationships What are some other. In Genesis 1:28 God gives mankind its first stewardship assignment. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth (ESV).’ In this short verse God gives us three earth stewardship directives: (1) Fill the earth with people (2) Subdue the earth or bring it under control (3) Have dominion over all living creatures. Jesus talked more about giving than anything else more than half of the parables have to do with money and worldly goods. Each of us has received grace-gifts from God. Young children may clap the rhythm of the words as the family recites the Scripture verse. It is also realizing our responsibility as managers of what God has given us. In Genesis 1:28 God gives mankind its first stewardship assignment. Stewardship is recognizing Gods ownership and our position.
And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over every living thing that moves on the earth. They concern themselves with the distribution of gifts and resources so that all might benefit (Genesis 2:4-9 Matthew 14:13-21, 25:31-46 1 Corinthians 12:12-28 James 2:14-17).Ĭhristian stewards acknowledge that their strength comes from God through whom they can do all things regardless of how many or how few material possessions they have (Philippians 4:11-13 1Timothy 6:6-10).Ĭhristian stewards give whatever is needed and whenever it is needed (Proverbs 11:24-29 Mark 10:17-22 Luke 12:13-21 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Galatians 5:22-23 1 Timothy 6:17-19).Ĭhristian stewards value what has been entrusted to their care and protect and preserve everything as if it were their own, yet acknowledging that the earth and all that is in it belong to God (Psalm 24 Psalm 92:1-4 Luke 16:19-31 Philippians 4:6).Ĭhristian stewards know that the Lord requires justice and kindness and humility, and they follow the two greatest commandments (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 12:28-34 Luke 10:29-37 Luke 11:42 1 Corinthians 13:3 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 2 Timothy 1:7 1 Peter 4:8-11).Ĭhristian stewards serve God faithfully, remembering who they are, whose they are, and why they are here on earth (Matthew 6:19-21, 24 Luke 14:25-33).Ĭhristian stewards obey God by setting aside a part of all their income for others (Deuteronomy 14:22-29 Deuteronomy 26:1-18 Malachi 3:6-18 Luke 18:18-30 1 Corinthians 16:1-2).Ĭhristian stewards acknowledge the greatness and goodness of God through prayer, fellowship, study, worship, and reflection (Isaiah 40:28-31 Psalm 145 Jeremiah 29:11-14 John 6:25-40 Romans 12:1-21).Ĭhristian stewards realize that caring for God’s creation and wisely managing resources never ends (Genesis 41:37-45 Numbers 18:25-32 2 Samuel 24:18-25 Matthew 28:16-20).Ĭhristian stewards follow Jesus’ teaching to sacrifice what they have out of gratitude for their many blessings (Mark 12:41-44).Ĭhristian stewards have learned to distribute fairly so that none will be in need (Luke 19:1-10 Acts 4:32-35 Acts 20:34-35).Ĭhristian stewards can be trusted to make wise decisions concerning the resources placed within their care (Matthew 25:14-30 Luke 16:10-13 1 Corinthians 4:1-2).And God blessed them. God promises that there will be a reckoning for this (Revelation 11:18). In his greed, he has misused the precious resources at his disposal. He has polluted the air, land, and water he needs to live. Christian stewards are caretakers and caregivers. It is not hard to see that man has not been a good steward of the gift and responsibility God gave him to 'tend and keep' the earth (Genesis 2:15).
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