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The careful use, control and management of the possessions of another that have been entrusted to one. The term is also used to refer to the responsible use of wealth and possessions by Christians.
Adam in the Garden of Eden Ge 2:15
Joseph in Potiphar’s household Ge 39:4-6
Daniel as administrator in Babylon Da 6:1-3
The priests serving in the tabernacle See also Lev 22:9; 1Sa 2:15
The seven chosen by the Jerusalem church Ac 6:1-6
Ge 43:16; Ge 44:1-12; 2Sa 16:1; 2Sa 19:17; Est 1:8
Using parables to emphasise accountability Lk 16:1-12 See also Mt 25:14-30; Lk 19:12-27
Emphasising each individual’s responsibility Lk 12:48 See also Mt 12:36
1Co 4:1-2 See also 1Co 9:17; 2Co 5:19-21; Gal 1:15-16; Gal 2:7; 1Th 2:4; 1Ti 1:11; 1Ti 4:14; 1Ti 6:20; 2Ti 1:14; Tit 1:3,7
They are to use their gifts to benefit others 1Pe 4:10-11
They are to develop their gifts See also 1Ti 4:14-15
They are to care for their bodies 1Co 6:18-20
Jesus Christ’s teaching on sharing possessions Mt 19:21 pp Mk 10:21 pp Lk 18:22 See also Mt 6:1-4,19-21; Lk 6:38; Lk 21:1-4; Ac 20:35
Sharing of possessions among the first Christians Ac 4:32-35 See also 2Co 8:1-5
The apostle Paul’s teaching on sharing possessions Ac 20:35; 2Co 9:6-11