STEWARDSHIP<\/em>\u2026is defined as the office, duties and obligations of a steward. So, what is a steward? One employed in a large household or estate to manage domestic concerns. Primarily, it is \u2018one who directs affairs\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n Scripture addresses this in numerous places. I Corinthians 4.2 sets the standard of conduct. \u201cMoreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.\u201d<\/strong><\/em> This would include being loyal<\/em> to the person or persons they are serving. Honesty<\/em> comes to mind since they are handling another\u2019s assets. The temptation is always looming to \u2018skim\u2019 something off the top that might not be noticed. \u201cI deserve this\u2014I work hard and am not, in my mind, being compensated adequately. They won\u2019t miss this small amount.\u201d Responsibility<\/em> comes with the role of a steward.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s think about your stewardship. Most people go immediately to financial when thinking of the subject. Not incorrectly, since all your possessions are the Lord\u2019s. Time also comes to mind. Are you managing your days well, making the most of them to produce a good return on the ways you invest your time. What about your gifts or talents? Are you utilizing them wisely; maximizing their effectiveness? We could go on.<\/p>\n Dads, you\u2019ve been granted children. They don\u2019t actually belong to you. They are on loan in this world from the One to whom they do belong. So, in effect, you are a steward of God\u2019s possessions. And I might add; his most treasured possessions! Are you being faithful in your discipleship of your kiddos? The last words Jesus spoke that were recorded in Matthew were these. I\u2019ll paraphrase. \u201cWhile you are going, make disciples for the gospel, beginning\u2014get this\u2014in Jerusalem (your home ground, your family, those closest to you).\u201d<\/strong> <\/em>Then he goes on to say to do the same in other arenas outside your family. Isn\u2019t it so very easy to disciple others as compared to yours? Not near as sticky.<\/p>\n Just think how Christ stated it; Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the uttermost parts of the earth. What many of us do is reverse it, especially dads. Go to the uttermost parts (no one knows you; that\u2019s safe); maybe some people not like you (see me go, no prejudice in me); and there are a lot of needy people in your city and state (all good, my man); and then my family (I know my wife, church and others will do a great job with my kids). A lot of merit badges, but an emptiness created by avoiding the most important role any father has\u2014being a disciple-maker of your own children, and wife.<\/p>\n Stewards are faithful. This reverse psychology is unfaithful. Would you agree? There is absolutely nothing wrong with discipleship in areas where God opens the door. But I say\u2014since I\u2019m writing this, I get the right to say it\u2014you are being disobedient to his command, and you have no permission to go to these places if you are not at the same time, or previously, discipling your own. Now, I said it. I feel so much better. Dads, God has dropped them into your lap. Why hand them off to someone else? You are robbing yourself and them of the joy that comes from this discipleship relationship and the outcomes. It glorifies him.<\/p>\n John wrote; \u201cI have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth\u201d<\/strong><\/em> (3 Jn. 1.4) Reread this verse, carefully! I\u2019ll highlight the core message\u2014no greater joy<\/strong><\/em>\u2014do you see this? Nothing can be more joyful, nothing! So, Dad, how do you assure yourself of this joy? Right, by making sure you, yourself, train them to walk in truth.<\/p>\n Why settle for good when the opportunity for best has been granted to you?<\/em> If you aren\u2019t doing this; stop, confess, repent and ask God to help you fulfill his plan for you and your family. Then, watch him make you into a faithful steward. Your children and wife will rejoice with you. So will the Lord!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Director of affairs STEWARDSHIP\u2026is defined as the office, duties and obligations of a steward. So, what is a steward? One employed in a large household or estate to manage domestic concerns. Primarily, it is \u2018one who directs affairs\u2019. Scripture addresses this in numerous places. 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Family first<\/h3>\n