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10 Bible Verses on Faithful Stewardship

Writer: Provision StaffProvision Staff

Updated: Feb 28, 2024

Faithful stewardship stands as a core principle in Christianity, emphasizing the responsible management of the resources that God has entrusted to us. The Bible provides valuable instruction for us on how to handle these resources in a faithful and wise manner.


Here are 10 Bible verses on the topic of faithful stewardship.


1. Matthew 6:19-21


“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in or steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”


2. Proverbs 3:9-10


“Honor the LORD with your possessions and with the first produce of your entire harvest; then your barns will be completely filled, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”


3. 2 Corinthians 9:7


“Each person should do as he has decided in his heart–not reluctant or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver.”


4. Luke 16:11


“So if you have not been faithful with worldly wealth, who will trust you with what is genuine?"


5. Proverbs 21:20


“Precious treasure and oil are in the dwelling of a wise person, but a fool consumes them.”


6. 1 Timothy 6:10


“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, and by craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.”


7. 1 Peter 4:10


“Just as each one has received a gift, use it to serve others, as good stewards of the varied grace of God.”


8. Malachi 3:10


“Bring the full tenth into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this way,” says the LORD of Armies. “See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out a blessing for you without measure.”


9. James 1:17


"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."


10. Colossians 3:23-24


“Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people. Knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.”


These verses offer valuable insights into what faithful stewardship looks like, emphasizing the need for responsible management, generosity, and trust in God’s provision. By incorporating these principles into our lives, we can strive to be faithful stewards of the resources entrusted to us.





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