- It lets us see what God has entrusted to us (Heb. 12:16; Rev. 3:16-17)
- It motivates us to use what God has given to us (Matt. 25:21; Luke 12:20;
James 5:3)
- It lets us know what we can exchange (Matt. 13:44-46; Rev. 3:18; Phil. 3:8)
- It forces us to live within our means (Luke 14:28-30)
- It prepares us to give an account to God (Rom. 14:12; Matt. 25:20,26;
Luke 16:10)
- It establishes our character before men (I Tim. 3:3; I Cor. 5:11;
Romans 12:17)
- It confirms leadership in the family (Eph. 5:25; I Tim. 3:5)
- It signals the need for future planning (Phil. 4:12; Gen. 41:1-45;
I Chr. 22:1-5; I Cor. 16:2; Prov. 6:6-8)
- It discourages theft of what we have (II Kings 5:20-27; Luke 12:48;
Exo. 22:10-12,14; Ezra 8:25-34; Prov. 28:24)
- It qualifies us for true riches (I Kings 3:12-13; Luke 16:11; I Cor. 4:2)
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