How are we to use the resources God has placed in our hands for His glory?

In the parable of the minas from Luke 19, Jesus illustrates the responsibility believers have to use the resources entrusted to them. Each servant is given a single mina, and upon the master's return, they must account for what they have done with it. The first two servants multiply their minas, receiving praise for their stewardship, while the third returns only what he was given, facing stern condemnation. This parable emphasizes that God expects us to be diligent and productive with what He provides, using our resources to build, dwell, and plant for His kingdom.

Jason Dohm highlights that God's call to profit is not about His need but about His desire to extend His mercy and goodness in the world. The resources we have are opportunities to participate in His work, to extend His kingdom, and to reflect His character. God is not satisfied with a mere return of what He has given us; He desires to see His mercy and goodness grow through our faithful stewardship. By using our resources wisely, we are part of God's redemptive plan, demonstrating His love and generosity to others.

1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV): "As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."