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Bible dictionary for children

Steward

A steward is someone trusted to manage what belongs to another.

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In simple words

What does it mean?

A steward is someone trusted to manage what belongs to another. The role requires care and accountability.

Talk about it

How should you care for something you are looking after for someone else?

An example from the Bible

First Corinthians says that stewards must be faithful. Paul is discussing responsibility for what has been entrusted to them.

Read 1 Corinthians 4:2 ↗

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Related reading: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Here, moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.

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