From c3500fa246b2f2ff28c604cd718ec176288f04d1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 1LoisC Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 16:37:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'articles/steward.md' --- articles/steward.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/steward.md diff --git a/articles/steward.md b/articles/steward.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f8f3d45 --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/steward.md @@ -0,0 +1,10 @@ +# Steward + +The word “steward” or “manager” is used to talk about someone who works for a master. The master entrusts the steward with taking care of things for him. In Bible times, a steward had many responsibilities, including leading the master’s other servants (see: Genesis 43:16-17; Daniel 1:11). + +Paul said that he was a steward of God (see: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2; 9:17; Ephesians 3:2; Colossians 1:25). That is, God gave Paul the responsibility of being an apostle and teaching people about the gospel. Christians should use their gifts and abilities to be good stewards (see: 1 Peter 4:10). That is, Christians should use what God has given them to help other people and to glorify God. + +See: Serve (Servant, Slave); Apostle; Gospel; Gifts of the Holy Spirit; Glory (Glorify) + + +