Principled
The Principle of Foundation

We cannot walk in the of God while violating the of God.

Stewardship—Being entrusted with something of value that belongs to another person, and to manage it according to the owner’s wishes, and in the owner’s best interests.

√ God owns .

(Psalm 24:1–2) The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the seas and established it upon the waters.

(Deuteronomy 10:14) “Look, the highest heavens and the earth and everything in it all belong to the Lord your God.

(Psalm 50:12) …for the world is mine, and all that is in it.

also Haggai 2:8, Job 41:11, Psalm 50:10, 1 Chronicles 29:14, and Isaiah 43:1b

√ We own .(MULTILINE)

√ We are not owners, we are —managers of everything God has entrusted to us.

√ His trust in us enables us to manage in whatever way we .(MULTILINE)

√  God, the owner, wills that what he invests in us is used to build his , to populate , and to bless and help others.

√ God will hold us for our faithfulness as his stewards. 

(1 Corinthians 4:2) Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

√ Our stewardship will impact our . 

Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. (Luke 16:10)

(MULTILINE)Some of the things we are called to steward:

√ Money

√ Possessions(MULTILINE)

√ Time

(Ephesians 5:15–16) Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time,, because the days are evil.

(Psalm 90:12) Teach us to number our days aright, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.

√ Talent and giftings

(1 Peter 4:10) Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms.(MULTILINE)

√ Relationships

√ Our bodies

(1 Corinthians 6:19–20) Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.

√ The gospel

(1 Corinthians 4:1–2) This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.(MULTILINE)