Bible Study Verses

Titus 1:7-9 
For the overseer must be above reproach as  God’s steward, not  self-willed, not quick-tempered, not  addicted to wine, not pugnacious,  not fond of sordid gain, but  hospitable,  loving what is good, sensible, just, devout, self-controlled,  holding fast the faithful word which is in accordance with the teaching, so that he will be able both to exhort in sound doctrine and to refute those who contradict. (NASB)

Thoughts
God’s steward. How would you like to have that as your job title? Well, believe it or not, that is one of our job titles! 

When the Lord inspired Paul to write to Titus, He laid out what He was looking for in men. He wanted them to help shepherd His people. These days, people seem to fall all over themselves trying to come up with the fanciest or most politically correct job titles. 

Actually, I can’t think of any higher calling than to be God’s steward. The word steward seems to have fallen on hard times lately. As sportsmen, we have come to understand about stewardship of all of God’s creation. This is of course extremely important. We just need to apply that same principal of stewardship to everything that we do. 

Action Point

Print up some business cards with your name and the title God’s Steward on them. Then, think of yourself in that role in everything you do. That is your job, God’s steward. You are a steward of: 

  • The money He has provided; your family. 
  • The land and wildlife He has given us. 
  • The home He has provided for you. 

You are already a steward of all these things, of everything that He has put under your supervision. Now be a good and faithful one! Titus 1:7-9 tells us what is expected of us. I suggest we memorize it!

Sportsmen’s Tip of the Day

Become involved in stewardship programs such as Habitat Restoration. Always clean up after yourself and leave the area you have used better than you found it. Clean up after other inconsiderate outdoorsmen as well. Take extra garbage bags with you so that you will be prepared to do that. While it is easy to look down on people who fail to clean up, remember: such were some of us! They may not know Jesus yet, and you could be the one to lead them to Him!