During my childhood, stewardship discussions at my church primarily centered around finances. Therefore, I grew up believing that being responsible with money equated to good stewardship. However, as I matured, I gained a deeper understanding. According to the Holman Bible Dictionary, stewardship is utilizing and managing all resources God provides for the glory of God and the betterment of His creation.
What comes to mind when you hear the word discipline? If you’re like most people, you probably think of sacrifice and sweat, self-denial, doing things you’d rather not do for the endgame prize. Exercising to reduce stress or improve your health. Giving up chocolate chip cookies so you can fit into your jeans. Saving money to buy that dream house or go on vacation. Studying to learn something new. Working hard for a promotion. Even if you don’t think of yourself as disciplined, chances are you have disciplined yourself to regularly practice certain behaviors for the anticipated results - brushing your teeth, going to work on time, not saying everything that comes into your mind, paying your bills, buying groceries, etc..
