“Each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” — 1 Peter 4:10 (BSB)
“Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your harvest.” — Proverbs 3:9 (BSB)
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy… But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven… For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” — Matthew 6:19–21 (BSB)
Practicing stewardship means setting aside regular time for worship, prayer, Scripture, and service. It means using my spiritual gifts to build up the Church, serving with humility and love. It means giving financially to the Church and to the poor, not out of obligation, but from gratitude. It includes caring for my body, honoring commitments, and managing time with purpose.
Canon Dr. Joel Scandrett (Trinity School for Ministry) writes, “Stewardship is worship extended into every corner of life. It’s how the Christian lives out faith not only in church, but at home, at work, and in the world.”
Bishop Julian Dobbs (Diocese of the Living Word, ACNA) explains, “We practice stewardship when we live with open hands. The faithful steward says, ‘All I have is Yours, Lord—show me how to use it for Your Kingdom.’”
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer teaches stewardship through its offertory sentences, prayers of dedication, and rhythms of daily and seasonal devotion. The Collect for Peace in Morning Prayer reminds us that our work and stewardship are to be guided “by Thy mighty power” and “governed by Thy good Spirit.”
J.C. Ryle wrote, “The Christian steward asks not, ‘What must I give?’ but, ‘What can I give for the One who gave all?’ A faithful steward lives with heaven in view and eternity in mind.” (Practical Religion, 1878)
Archbishop Foley Beach (ACNA) has said, “Stewardship is daily discipleship. It’s about using what God has given you to glorify Him and serve others—whether that’s your money, your words, or your time.”
Practicing stewardship glorifies Christ because it acknowledges His Lordship over every part of life, displays trust in His provision, and advances His mission on earth.
St. Basil the Great (c. 330–379 AD): “Practice stewardship by giving freely, living modestly, and remembering always that the Giver watches how you give.” — Homily on Luke, 6
St. John Chrysostom (c. 347–407 AD): “The measure of stewardship is not what we keep, but what we release. The faithful steward asks each day, ‘Lord, what would You have me do with what is Yours?’” — Homily on Matthew, 78
St. Cyprian of Carthage (c. 200–258 AD): “The wealth of the Christian lies not in gold but in mercy. Let your stewardship reflect the generosity of the One who made you rich in grace.” — On Works and Alms, 5
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