What should a steward who is put in charge of someone else's business be like?
A steward placed in charge of another person's business should be faithful, honest, and trustworthy. He must keep good records and not steal, managing what belongs to the owner as a good steward. The key expectation is faithfulness in caring for the owner's property and interests.
Les teaches that if you owned a business and moved to another state, leaving it in the care and management of a manager or steward, you would expect him to be faithful. He explains that such a steward has to be honest, keep good books, and not steal from the owner. He must be a good, faithful steward of what belongs to you. Les connects this to Paul giving every true believer an understanding of the mysteries, though most do not understand them, and he prioritizes helping believers understand the mysteries that make up the Body of Truth, the dispensation of the grace of God.
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What should a manager or steward be like when left in charge of a business?
A manager or steward left in charge of a business is expected to be faithful, honest, keep good books, and not steal, managing what belongs to the owner.