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“He is subject to guardians and trustees until the date set by his father.”

“Jesus also said to His disciples, “There was a rich man whose manager was accused of wasting his possessions.”

“Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”

“So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.”

“As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.”

“Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.”

“And the Lord answered, “Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?”

“The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.”

“As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.”