When we first hear this statement, it seems that Jesus is making an unrealistic demand upon us. How can we renounce all of our possessions? We need them to live. However, what we must renounce is the belief that they belong to us. Everything that we have belongs to God alone. All of our resources are entrusted to us not only for our own use, but also so that we can help others. Once we renounce the idea that we possess or are entitled to anything, it is much easier to share the many gifts that God has given us. Then we truly understand Stewardship and become His Disciples

​“Take care to guard against all greed, for though one may be rich, one’s life does not consist of possessions.”       Luke 12:15
 
The Gospel message today is so contrary to our modern culture where advertising continually tries to convince us that our value lies in the things we possess.  Jesus showed us that our true value lies in the way we live our lives.  He challenges his Stewards to not store up or hoard material possessions, but rather to live a grateful and generous lifestyle.