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or her Master. Three of the chief texts of scripture used in NT studies to define thenature of stewardship are found in Matthew, namely Matthew 21:33-43, 24:45-51,25:14-30.The above mentioned parables while not containing the word for steward, which isoikonomos do teach the idea (Powell 1995:89). Matthew’s Gospel understandsstewardship in light of God’s universal reign (p.90). I.e. as God reigns over theuniverse and all things belong to God, the disciple is seen as trusted with God’sproperty. The disciple is seen as totally dependant on God for everything (p.91).Further, it was mentioned in the introduction to this chapter that God as Fathercarries implications for discipleship. The idea of God as Father is one that would reenforcethe disciple’s role as a steward (Goshen-Gottstein 2001:476). God as Fatherin Judaism often carried the idea that the disciple is responsible for the conduct ofhis or her life to God. This is a parallel with the way a human father’s child would livelife with obligations to his or her father.Powell (1995:93) says that Matthew teaches the motive for good stewardship shouldcome from a sense of duty. It is however, a sense of duty rooted in and expressedfrom gratitude. This gratitude comes from “Awareness that all things come fromGod.” This providential provision was noted earlier as something that the Jewishcommunity would have had integrated into their world view.Powell (1995:95-98) notes several principles of stewardship as portrayed byMatthew:a) “God’s stewards have only one master (p.95).” Matthew 6:24 is put forwardsas a proof text. Further this emphasises the OT moral law that teaches God’speople about the exclusivity of their worship of God.b) “God’s stewards acknowledge their master in word and deed (p.96).” Mathew7:1 makes the point that acknowledging Jesus as Lord is not enough; thedisciple is to move to deeds to express obedience (p.96-97).c) “God’s stewards prove themselves worthy of their master’s trust (p.97).”Also worth noting is the three parables in Matthew that teach on stewardship provide87
examples of how a disciple may prove untrustworthy (Powell 1995:97). Firstly thedisciple could decide to usurp God’s authority and attempt to keep what actuallybelongs to God. Secondly, the disciple can get lethargic and lazy and live as if she orhe will not give an account of the stewardship. Finally, the disciple can live inabsolute fear of God to the point the she or he does nothing with what God has giventhem.6.3 ConclusionThis chapter undertook an examination of the main theological motifs present inMatthew 6:19-34. This was necessary as it contributes to the overall understandingof the passage. The findings in this chapter will in the next be considered along withthe literary and historical analysis in order to draw conclusions as to what Matthew6:19-34 teaches about the relationship of the Christian disciple to money.The main theological motifs drawn from Matthew 6:19-34 were a) God’s Kingdomand His Righteousness, b) the God of the sermon, c) the giver of the sermon, d)rewards for obedience to God and finally, e) discipleship and community. God’sKingdom was shown to be God’s reign over all history and creation. It is a reign thatin the present is not always acknowledged. Wherever God’s reign is acknowledgedHis Kingdom is present. A brief survey outlining descriptions of how the Kingdomlooks and works was conducted. It was shown that for a disciple to seek God’sKingdom in her or his own life includes seeking personal actions that conform toGod’ will.Disciples are to relate to God as Father in as much as He is sovereign and reignsover all and is intimately involved with their lives. He is a benevolent Father whocares for their needs. As sons of God disciples are a spiritual family united throughFaith in Christ. The Jewish audience of the SOM would be familiar with the idea thatall provision and ability to make provision comes from God.Jesus is the Messiah. The Messiah fulfilled the anointed roles of prophet, priest andking. Jesus exercised His right to speak prophetically, but was more than a prophet.88
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ACKOWLEDGEMENTSI am eternally grate
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TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1: Introdu
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