The Art of Being a Good Steward

The Art of Being a Good Steward

Learn how to responsibly manage and protect resources for a sustainable future.

What is a good steward?

A good steward is a person share their time, talent, and treasure with God and others.

When God created Adam, he placed him in charge of all the animals. Adam took good care of the animals; God also instructed him to plant fruit trees in the Garden of Eden.

Multiple Choice

The earth belongs to __________

• God

• The animals

Christians believe that the Earth belongs to God who created it.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of being a good steward?

• Care for resources

• Throw garbage on the floor

Ways to preserve and conserve natural resources include:

Recycling bottles, cans, paper etc.
 Conserving energy.
 Protecting the trees and wetlands.
 Using less water.
 Using Earth-friendly products.

Good Stewards in the Bible days

When Joseph became Prime Minister of Egypt he developed a conservation strategy that saved his nation. Based on the Pharaoh’s dream, Joseph knew that there would be seven years of plentiful harvest and seven years of food shortage.