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fied, when you build fine houses and settle down, and when your herds and flocks grow large and your silver and gold
    increase and all you have is multiplied, then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God, who
    brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. He led you through the vast and dreadful desert, that thirsty and
    waterless land, with its venomous snakes and scorpions. He brought you water out of hard rock. He gave you manna to
    eat in the desert, something your fathers had never known, to humble and to test you so that in the end it might go well
    with you. You may say to yourself, "My power and the strength of my hands have produced this wealth for me." But
   remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which
   he swore to your forefathers, as it is today. Deuteronomy 8:11-18 NIV


   Much has been recorded over the years about our routines, behaviors, and habits. These disciplines or habits are essential
   practices of highly successful, efficient, and excellent Christians, men, women, or high-achieving youths.


   Stewardship Is a Part of Discipleship
   God  has  given  us  a  dream  to  realize  an  ever-expanding  network  of  household  wells  so  that  every  neighborhood,
   community,  church,  city,  and  region  becomes  a  place  where  refreshment,  peace,  hope,  joy,  and  grace  are  freely
   distributed to all. This dream for our neighborhoods and communities will be realized as each Jesus-centered household
   accesses and shares the Living Water with the parched and thirsty next door.


   Since stewardship is a part of discipleship, and discipleship is a journey, not a
   destination—for each of us, we hope that forming certain disciplines will help
   us refocus our efforts on becoming the best stewards we can in life.


   God Rewards Stewardship
   This stewardship extends beyond financial management; it encompasses a
   broader mandate to steward the earth and its resources, reflecting our role as
   caretakers of God's creation. Christians are called to allocate funds wisely to
   further God's work, ensuring that our giving supports the spread of the Gospel!


   In our stewardship, we are also tasked with multiplying the gifts God has
   given us through effort and investment, whether those gifts are talents, time,
   or treasure. Accountability is key, as we must account for our stewardship
   actions by demonstrating transparency and integrity.
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