7/9/2023 0 Comments Good steward bible verse kjv![]() ![]() Then there is the mystery of the church (Ephesians 3:1-6), that strange new society that God is building which is to be a demonstration of a totally different life style before a watching world, and which is to repel the impact of the world upon it, and, instead, be an impact upon the world around to change it. That is the mystery of godliness, the most life-transforming doctrine that has ever been set before man, radical in its effect. Christ in you, available to you - his life, his wisdom, his strength, his power to act available to you - to enable you to do what you do not think you can do at the moment, but, when you choose to do, you find you have the strength to perform. What is the secret? It is the secret of an imparted life - Christ in you, the hope of glory, (Colossians 1:27b RSV). This is the remarkable secret that God has provided by which a Christian is enabled to live right in the midst of the pressures of the world with all of its illusion and all of its danger, not to run away from it but to refuse to conform to it and do so in a loving, gracious way. Then there is the counteraction to that - the mystery of godliness, (1 Timothy 3:16 KJV). This is the explanation we desperately need to be reminded of continually, of why we are never able to make any progress when it comes to solving human dilemmas - why every generation without exception repeats the struggle, problems and difficulties of the previous generation. There is the mystery of iniquity (2 Thessalonians 2:7 KJV), of lawlessness. What does it mean? It means an understanding of God at work in history, how he is working through the events of our day and of the days of the past, and how he uses these events that fill the pages of our newspapers to carry out his purposes. ![]() What are these mysteries? Here are some of them: There is the mystery of the kingdom of God, (Mark 4:11 KJV). Be sure that you are setting forth the mysteries of God. You may not make it in many areas, but do not miss it in this one. You may fail at many things as a teacher, a preacher, a leader of a class. Faithful at what? Faithful at dispensing the mysteries so people understand them. Paul says that stewards are to be found faithful. These mysteries, when understood, are the basis upon which all God's purposes in our lives are worked out. These truths lie beyond all secular research and opinion polls they are undiscoverable by natural reason or observation. These are truths about life, about our families, about God, and ourselves. Ministers are responsible to dispense these truths continually to the congregation so that lives are changed and lived on the basis of these remarkable truths. Use everything you have to point others to God and to advance His Kingdom.A minister of Christ is to be a steward entrusted with what Paul calls the mysteries God has revealed, that secret and hidden wisdom of God, these valuable truths which are only found in the revelation of the Word of God and nowhere else. Each person should do as he has decided in his heart-not reluctantly or out of necessity, for God loves a cheerful giver. Remember this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously. So if you have not been faithful with the unrighteous money, who will trust you with what is genuine? – Luke 16:11 – Matthew 25:29īased on the gift each one has received, use it to serve others, as good managers of the varied grace of God. But from the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. – Proverbs 3:9įor to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have more than enough. Honor the Lord with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest. Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a foolish man consumes them. Share your master’s joy!’ – Matthew 25:21 “His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful slave! You were faithful over a few things I will put you in charge of many things. Whatever you do, do it enthusiastically, as something done for the Lord and not for men, knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. – 1 Chronicles 29:12Įvery generous act and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with Him there is no variation or shadow cast by turning. Power and might are in Your hand, and it is in Your hand to make great and to give strength to all. ![]() Riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler of everything. The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the Lord. ![]()
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