The True Test of Stewardship: Multiplication, Not Maintenance
The True Test of Stewardship is in Multiplication and Not Maintenance In every sphere of leadership—whether in business, faith, education, or community service—the concept of stewardship is central. To be a steward is to be entrusted with resources, responsibilities, and opportunities that are not entirely our own but require wise management for the sake of others. Yet, stewardship is often misunderstood. Many reduce it to mere preservation: ensuring that what was given is maintained in its current form. While maintenance has value, true stewardship calls us beyond preservation toward multiplication. The real measure of stewardship lies not in simply keeping things intact but in growing, expanding, and enhancing what has been entrusted to us. Maintenance vs. Multiplication Maintenance is safe. It focuses on protecting what already exists, minimizing risk, and avoiding loss. While necessary at times, maintenance is ultimately passive. It resists change, innovation, and transformati...
