Definition of Stewardship

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What is the definition of stewardship?

The role of taking personal responsibility for managing and caring for one’s own or another person’s resources.

What personal qualities are associated with a good steward?

Honesty, integrity, faithfulness, loyalty, and a commitment to working hard without supervision.

Which major religions emphasize human responsibility towards the world?

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

All of the above (correct)

Personal stewardship involves taking responsibility for managing our ______, caring for our bodies, relationships, and personal resources.

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What is corporate stewardship?

The responsibility of people to work together in using their talents and resources for the benefit of their communities, country, and the world. Signup and view all the answers

Why is mankind accountable to God for what they do to creation?

Humans are responsible for looking after the world and everything in it, as taught by major religions. Signup and view all the answers

What are the TWO main types of stewardship mentioned in the content?

Corporate and Personal Stewardship Signup and view all the answers

Define talent as mentioned in the content.

An exceptional natural ability in a particular activity, often perceived as innate and not requiring training. Signup and view all the answers

Define skill according to the content.

Knowledge, competencies, and abilities to perform operational tasks, developed through experiences or study. Signup and view all the answers

Where can the story of the talents be found?

Matthew 25:14–30 Signup and view all the answers

What are some lessons to be learned from the story of the talents? (Select all that apply)

God provides everything we need Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'managing relationships' in the context of stewardship.

Managing relationships involves handling interactions with others in a responsible and respectful manner as part of personal stewardship. Signup and view all the answers

What instructions about treating each other can be found in the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20: 1-20?

Commands related to how people should treat each other. Signup and view all the answers

Do you think the commandments related to treating others in Exodus 20: 1-20 are still relevant today? Provide an explanation for your answer.

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Study Notes

Stewardship Definition

Stewardship is the role of taking personal responsibility for managing and caring for one's own or another person's resources.
Resources may include personal talents and abilities.

Steward Characteristics

A steward is responsible for managing their own resources or someone else's.
A steward must have personal qualities such as honesty, integrity, faithfulness, loyalty, and a commitment to working hard without supervision.
A good steward is someone who can be depended on to fulfill their responsibilities.

Key Qualities

Honesty: being truthful, not lying, cheating or stealing.
Integrity: when a person constantly acts according to their personal beliefs and values.
Faithfulness: being trustworthy and dependable.
Loyalty: a commitment that does not change when circumstances do.
Mutual respect: thinking well of each other and treating each other with fairness and consideration.

Stewardship and Religion

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam teach that the world belongs to God and that people are responsible for looking after it.
Humans carry responsibility for the world and the management of everything in it.
Humans are answerable for their actions and cannot pollute the world, mistreat nature, deny sharing the riches of the world, or misuse the bodies of others or their own.

Religious Teachings

Humans have responsibilities to use all their talents for the benefit of everyone and serve the Supreme being.
Humans must act with integrity and social justice, treating all people with respect, fairness, and openness.
Humans should treat one another with mutual respect as human beings and recognize the rights of others.

Types of Stewardship

There are two types of stewardship: personal stewardship and corporate stewardship.
Personal stewardship means taking responsibility for oneself, such as managing time, caring for one's body, relationships, and personal resources.
Corporate stewardship is the responsibility of people to work together in using their talents and resources for the benefit of their communities, country, and the world.

Stewardship

There are two main types of stewardship: Corporate and Personal Stewardship.

Corporate Stewardship

It is the responsibility of people to work together in using their talents and resources for the benefit of their communities, country, and the world.

Personal Stewardship

It includes the way people use and look after their own human resources.
These resources include talents, skills, interpersonal skills, and life experiences.

Talents and Skills

A talent is an exceptional natural ability, especially in a particular activity, such as music.
Talent is often thought of as the kind of ability that comes without training, something that you're born with.
A skill is the knowledge, competencies, and abilities to perform operational tasks.
Skills are developed through life and work experiences and can also be learned through study.

The Parable of the Talents

The parable of the talents is an exhortation to Jesus' disciples to use their God-given gifts in the service of God, and to take risks for the sake of the Kingdom of God.
The parable can be found in Matthew 25:14-30.

Lessons to be Learnt from the Story

We are not all created with equal skills, abilities, and opportunities.
Success only occurs when we take action.
When we do work, our efforts are to be aimed toward God and not our own self-pleasure or agenda.
God always gives us everything we need to do what He has called us to do.
We will be held accountable in the end.

Managing Relationships

Managing relationships is part of personal stewardship.
It involves demonstrating leadership and life experiences.

The Ten Commandments

The Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1-20 provide instructions on how people should treat each other.
Relevant commandments include those that relate to treating others with respect, honesty, and kindness.

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This quiz covers the concept of stewardship, including the role of a steward in managing and caring for personal and others' resources, talents, and time.