I SAMUEL | KINGSHIP VERSUS STEWARDSHIP

                                                            I SAMUEL

                                                KINGSHIP VERSUS STEWARDSHIP

 

I.    Definition of Terms: 

            Steward:  Middle management

            King:     Top of pyramid type of leader.

 

II.   STEWARDSHIP

            Definition:

              One who leads, but is accountable to another who loves those being led.

            Scripture:

              Luke 12:42-48.  Luke 19:12-27 (talents).  I Corinthians 4:1,2.  Hebrews 13:17.

            Process:  Four Checks

              -Scripture is over the leader's actions and decisions.

              -The Spirit of God is over the leader's            actions and decisions.

              -The Needs/not desires of others are over the leader's actions and decisions.

              -The brothers are over the leader's actions and decisions.

            Advantages:

              -Oppression is avoided by the checks.

              -Corruption is avoided by the checks.

              -Fellowship and greater service results.

              -Humility develops and serves as a behavior model for others.

                        I Peter 4:10,11.

            Immediate Results:

              -Self discipline must be present:  Titus 1:5-9

              -Leader's ego will suffer:  i.e. Paul.

              -Leader will be less powerful.

              -Not all of your immediate goals will be accomplished.

            Final Results:

              -Great development and health in others will appear.

              -Love among others will grow.

              -The leader will develop. 

III.  KINGSHIP

            Definition:

              One who leads with one check, preservation of their leadership.  They believe they have a right to spoils.

            Scripture:

              I Samuel 8:4-7;  10-18.

            Process:

              -A steward when selfish becomes a king.

              -If you are very concerned with maintaining your power and leadership that is a sign of unconscious kingship developing.

              -One forgets that there is really only one King.

              -One forgets that God owns all things, not us.

            Disadvantages:

              -oppression

              -corruption

              -loss of spiritual direction

            Immediate Results:

              -They will stay in power.

              -Their ego is gratified.

              -Their goals will be accomplished.

            Final Results:

              -God will judge them:  remember Saul.