Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Here's what matters when you're put in charge of something: you've got to be someone people can count on.
Being trustworthy is literally the only requirement for the job.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Corinthian church was plagued by divisions and conflicts over human leaders, prompting Paul to write this letter to correct their focus and emphasize godly stewardship. Paul uses the term "stewards" to describe those entrusted with God's mysteries, drawing from the common ancient practice where household managers were expected to handle resources faithfully on behalf of their masters. This highlights the cultural expectation of loyalty and accountability in roles of responsibility within the Greco-Roman world.
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