12 PRINCIPLES  OF STEWARDSHIP

1. Stewards recognize that God is the owner of all things and that His followers are stewards who are given the responsibility to manage His resources.

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2. Stewards have the freedom and obligation to use their talents, resources and circumstances to get the best results for God.

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3. Stewards understand that God does not force His great purpose on the world. God accomplishes His purposes through people.

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4. Stewards acknowledge the lordship of Christ over their finances.

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5. Stewards who manage money correctly are building biblical character traits within themselves.

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6. Stewards are forward thinking in planning their lives.

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7. Stewards worship through giving.

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8. Stewards are mission minded.

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9. Stewards who properly manage their money challenge others to do the same.

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10. Stewards must be both students and teachers of God’s Word.

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11. Stewards understand that God sees their work and will reward them accordingly.

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12. Stewards know that their real payday doesn’t come at the end of the job; it comes when they stand before God in heaven