The Attitude of a Good Steward

What if everything we think we own actually belongs to someone else? This powerful exploration of the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke 10 reveals three radically different attitudes toward stewardship that shape our entire lives. We encounter the thief who says 'what's yours is mine and I'm going to take it,' driven by greed and selfishness. We see the priest and Levite who declare 'what's mine is mine and I'm going to keep it,' maintaining their comfortable isolation while ignoring human need. And finally, we meet the Samaritan whose heart proclaims 'what's mine is yours and I'm going to share it.' The transformative truth here is that biblical stewardship isn't primarily about money—it's about recognizing that God owns everything, and we're simply managers. Our time, talents, and treasure are all on loan from the Creator. When we grasp this reality, the tension around giving evaporates, replaced by joy and freedom. The question becomes not 'how much do I have?' but 'what am I doing with what I have right now?' This message challenges us to examine whether we're robbing God, our families, or our employers through misplaced priorities and wrong attitudes. The call is clear: develop the mindset of a good steward today, because God will give us tomorrow according to what we do with what we have today.