1. “As good stewards of the manifold grace of God”
Stewards of Grace
1 Peter 4:10-11
“As good stewards of the manifold grace of God”

2. Stewardship Definition: “one having charge of another’s possessions”
Use by Abraham Gen. 15:1-4
A place of honor
A place of responsibility
Joseph Gen. 39:1-6
These are all stewards of earthly possessions

3. Stewardship Applies To Spiritual Values
Stewards of grace (1 Pet. 4:10)
Same honor in this stewardship
Same responsibility, but spiritual
True measure of discipleship
Nothing in World Teaches This Truth
World cherishes carnal things & values
Such is opposed to God (1 John 2:15-17)

4. Peter’s Emphasis on Grace of God Overall
Notice appeals to grace by Peter:
Prophets foretold present grace (1:10)
Minds to be set on grace (1:13)
Families joint-heirs of grace (3:7)
Called unto Christ by God of all grace (5:10)
Written message was true grace (5:12)
Must grow in grace (2 Pet. 3:18)
Cannot know of grace without Word

5. Jesus, Example of Stewardship
Did Father’s Will (John 5:30; 6:38)
Taught concerning it (Luke 19:11-27)
Gave up heavenly abode (Phil. 2:5-8)
Left us an example (John 13:15)
End of faithful service (John 17:1-5)
Required suffering & sacrifice (Hebrews 5:7-9)

6. Our Stewardship of Grace Involves...
Full use of abilities (Rom. 12:3-8)
Prophecy - inspired instruction
Ministry - service (Matthew 18:1-4)
Teaching - instruction generally (Heb. 5:12)
Exhortation (2 Tim. 4:2; Heb. 3:12-14; 10:24)
Giving (2 Cor. 8:1-7 “this grace”)
Leading with diligence (Acts 20:28-32)
Show mercy with cheerfulness (Micah 7:18)
Are we truly stewards of grace?