“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.”

Moreover it is required in stewards

There is a requirement for “stewards.” The term “required” is emphatic; a steward has no option other than fulfilling his role as a manager of God’s message—the mysteries of verse one. One essential requirement for a steward is faithfulness to God and His Word. 

that one be found faithful.

The one requirement for stewards is that they be “found faithful.” “Faithful” implies trustworthiness or reliability. A faithful person is a person upon whom God can rely for service. God will search their souls to find something; that one thing for which He looks is faithfulness. In context, faithfulness toward God’s truth—the “mysteries” of 4:1—is at stake.

PRINCIPLE:

God has one obligation for stewards.

APPLICATION:

The essential question in ministry is not how eloquent or profound a person may be or how captivating he may be as a speaker of God’s revelation. Fidelity to God’s message and plan is His one essential requirement. God does not expect us to be more than we are. All He requests of us is to ask ourselves, “Am I doing what I can with what I have?” We must ask ourselves, “Am I executing the supernatural endowments (gifts) God has given me to do His work?” Is this our one controlling interest? Am I a reliable steward? Can God count on me? He will not ask, “What was your experience? What is your ability?”