Introduction

A steward is a person that has the responsibility to take care of things that belongs to another. Did you know that God gave you something that belongs to Him, that you must give account for? Genesis 2:7; Ezekiel 18:4; Hebrews 9:27
Accountability means to be liable to be called on to explain your actions or behavior. We’re all accountable in some form or fashion. Children are accountable to their parents. Employees are accountable to their employer, and most importantly we are accountable to God - Matthew 12:36-37; Romans 14:12

IT IS REQUIRED IN STEWARDS OF GOD, THAT A MAN BE FOUND FAITHFUL

In I Corinthians 4:2, the Word of God teaches that it is required in stewards that a man be found faithful. Which means the servant of God is unwavering and not compromising when it comes to doing what God has said - Hebrews 11:6. The faithful won’t allow circumstances to separate him from God’s – Romans 8:35-39
Being a faithful steward will require much consistency, steadfastness, and the never give up attitude – John 8:31-32; I Corinthians 15:58
There will be some that will not desire to fulfill their responsibility. There will be people that want to do whatever they desire and forsake their duty to God, and expect everything to be alright in that day of accountability – Proverbs 14:12; Matthew 7:13-14

All of us, it doesn’t matter who we are, or what position we have in life, will stand before God and will either receive a reward or punishment. Each according to our work that we have done - II Corinthians 5:10. Therefore, let us straighten up and perform our duty that God has called us to – Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
When you give account to God, you want to be able to tell God how you suffered continually to teach the Word of truth, and how you extended love and compassion to all. We want to be able to say what the Apostle Paul said in II Timothy 4:7-8
Jesus suffered and died on the cross that you might have life. Why not come to Him by submitting you life to Him, having your sins washed away, never remembered by God again – Matthew 11:28-30

-- Harry D. Anderson, Jr. at the Lavender Lane Church of Christ, May 2005 --