Christian Home Business Principles & Christian Mentoring - Part 2
Joshua Valentine
In this article we are going to expand more on stewardship and what the bible teaches about it. We as Christians are held accountable to the Lord for the stewardship of our Chrisitan Home Business. At times people get confused as to what stewardship is. This is basically how we handle the resources and provisions that the Lord has given us. We must handle these according to His will. This applies to all areas of our lives including your Christian Home Business.
We can learn a lot about stewardship for your Christian Home Business in the parable taught be Jesus in Luke 19:12-27. Refer to the bible for the entire parable, I will paraphrase this portion of scripture.
This portion of scripture speaks of a ruler or king who left his kingdom (business) to pursue other kingdoms for his domain. He left 10 different slaves to be stewards of his business while he was gone. After he left to pursue the other kingdom the slaves or servants were to manage his estate while he was gone. When he returned they were to give an account for how they managed the estate.
The first slave said, "Master, your mina has made 10 more." The master said well done because you have been faithful in little I give you authority over 10 cities." The second slave came before him and said, "Master, your mina has made 5 more." The master said, well done because you have faithful in little I give you authority over 5 cities."
The third person that was held accountable came to give his report. When asked what he did with the mina he was given he replied, "I hid it away so that I would not lose it." He didn't increase nor attempt to increase the mina. He didn't even put it in the bank to gain interest he hid it. This is a poor steward, due to his poor stewardship the master took it from him and gave it to the one with 10. The moral is him who can manage little will receive more.
What a Truth. We as Christians are called to stewardship even in our Christian Home Business. We are to take in account how we manage our time, our resources and everything else about our business.
When was the last time you looked at the people in Christian Home Business as something that your are to be a steward over? The truth is each person on your team is a provision from the Lord and it is your responsibility to teach, train and develop them within your business. Evaluating your gifts and the gifts of those you are working with will help you serve others.
We can see that the Lord has called us into business. He has given us the responsibility to increase what he has blessed us with. Understand, I am not talking about prosperity preaching rather I am talking about being blessed according to His will for your business. Based upon serving Him according to how He has called you.
About the Author:
Joshua Valentine is a top internet marketer and Christian Mentor he has a passion for helping others achieve financial success and wealth. To learn more about Joshua Valentine and his Christian Mentors visit Your Christian Mentor.
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