Can you tell me who owns the house you live in, the car you drive and the money in your wallet or checking account?

What do you think the answer would be from the majority of people? Most people would tell you they own it.

God is the owner

Contrary to common belief, scripture tells us God is the owner of everything (Psalm 24:1) and we are the managers or stewards (1 Corinthians 4:1-2) of what has been trusted to our care.

We are the financial stewards

A steward is someone who is responsible for managing that which belongs to another. The money and possessions we have been given, God’s money and possessions, are under our care and God expects us to manage them well.

Understanding the management of money as our responsibility should motivate and encourage us to organize and plan our personal finances better, control spending, reduce and avoid debt, save and give back to God’s work for greater purposes.

Financial freedom

Knowing and following God’s plan is financial freedom. It is freedom from worry, stress and anxiety because God is under control as the owner and provider. Yes, there are challenges, but as faithful stewards and by putting God’s principles first, he will provide for our needs (Matthew 6:33).