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NASB | Matthew 25:29 ¶ "For to everyone who has, more shall be given, and he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have, even what he does have shall be taken away. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 25:29 ¶ "For to everyone who has [and values his blessings and gifts from God, and has used them wisely], more will be given, and [he will be richly supplied so that] he will have an abundance; but from the one who does not have [because he has ignored or disregarded his blessings and gifts from God], even what he does have will be taken away. [Matt 13:12; Luke 19:26] |
Bible Question:
Dear Searcher, Greetings in Jesus' name! If this is (then) fiscal responsibility, then how does a sheep wisely use his resources, and how does a shepherd wisely use his (the church's) resources? What is the responsibility of a sheep for the church/shepherd, and of the shepherd for the church/sheep? In the above parable, one method was pleasing to God, one was not. Does this speak of the 'prosperity' message, or simply good stewardship? In Christ Jesus, charis |
Bible Answer: Scripture ... Exodus 23:19; Num 18:26; Matt 25:14-29; 2 Cor 9:7; 1 Tim 5:3-8 ... Charis, We wisely use his resources by giving our best to Him (Exodus 23:19), with cheer and willingly (2 Cor 9:7). Even the shepherds need to give (Num 18:26). We need be wise stewards of the rest (Matt 25:14-29). We are to take care of our family (1 Tim 5:3-8). It is dangerous for the shepherd to be invovled with the finances of the church ... let someone else take care of this. It depends on the type of rule, who does this. But, it needs to be done wisely. This is not a 'prosperity' message, nor is there one in the Bible. Did I answer your questions? Searcher |
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