STEWARDSHIP OR ACCOUNTABILITY by tj4real

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STEWARDSHIP OR ACCOUNTABILITY
 
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 >Acts 11:1 - 8 And the apostles and brethren that were in Judaea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
2 And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,
3 Saying, Thou wentest in to men uncircumcised, and didst eat with them.
4 But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
5 I was in the city of Joppa praying: and in a trance I saw a vision, A certain vessel descend, as it had been a great sheet, let down from heaven by four corners; and it came even to me:
6 Upon the which when I had fastened mine eyes, I considered, and saw fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
7 And I heard a voice saying unto me, Arise, Peter; slay and eat.
8 But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth.

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It is written that every man will give an account of everything that we have done in public and in private life; In our family life, careers, business, ministry and this include the use of resources given to us as well as our abilities, capabilities and opportunities.
In this passage, Peter was being asked to answer charges as to why he had to visit Cornelius a Gentile notwithstanding, the great and mighty things that the Holy Spirit had done.  The apostles and other believers throughout Judea had also heard like all others that the Gentiles also had received the word of God and and been baptized by the Holy Spirit. Perhaps some were happy about the event but when Peter went to Jerusalem, those who were not in favor of circumcising Gentiles criticized him saying, ' you were a guest in the house of the uncircumcised Gentiles and you even ate and stayed with them.'

So Peter had to give them a complete account of what happened from the   beginning. And after giving them the report in verse 18, when they heard this, they stopped their criticism and praised God saying;
Why were they complaining and criticizing Peter despite the mighty works that had happened. The reason may be because they had not been briefed properly and therefore lacked the necessary information. And it is the same in all churches and organizations. It is therefore always necessary to have constant interaction with staff and church members (in the form of meetings, durbars, the use of notice boards and written reports to appropriate authorities) to dispel rumours in order to help the organization to grow.

As heads and unit heads, wardens, guild leaders etc. we must be prepared to account for our actions / activities and more importantly document everything especially on the use of all resources. 
It must also be noted that no matter who you are and how well your organization is being run people will always demand accountability even for doing good work.
Sometimes depending on our leadership style, we may use dictatorial tactics to bull doze our way or use other tactics to mute positive criticisms but a day is coming when God himself will put every deed into the refinery to test our works. A day of forensic auditing is coming.

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<center> **Points to Ponder**</center>
● As a boss of an organization how are you handling your position?
● As a labourer/ worker are you doing the work you have been assigned to do?
● What have you done about the great commission?
● As a spouse can you be given full credit for the way you handle your house hold. Has everybody including the house help been saved.?
● It must also be noted that no matter how pious or religious or generous that you are you must be born again. God takes note of all your good deeds so do not stop, continue because God can use these works of righteousness to bring salvation like in the case of Cornelius but your works alone cannot  let you enter into the Kingdom of Heaven, you simply have to be born again. 
● How good are your reports?  Are they detailed and accurate supported by documentation?  


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<CENTER>May the peace of God be with you beloved in Christ.Be Blessed</CENTER>
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@captaintj ·
Yes stewardship (properly managing assets) is very important, in fact it is so important that JESUS said that a poor manager was fit to be thrown into hell.

14 For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.

15 And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.

16 Then he that had received the five talents went and traded with the same, and made them other five talents.

17 And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.

18 But he that had received one went and digged in the earth, and hid his lord's money.

19 After a long time the lord of those servants cometh, and reckoneth with them.

20 And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more.

21 His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

22 He also that had received two talents came and said, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me two talents: behold, I have gained two other talents beside them.

23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

24 Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

25 And I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine.

26 His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

27 Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.

28 Take therefore the talent from him, and give it unto him which hath ten talents.

29 For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.

Matthew 25
30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
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