Being A Good & Faithful Servant

By Stephanie Meza

The parable in Matthew 25:14-30 is about a master who entrusted his three servants with his talents of money while he went away on a journey.

When the master returned he rewarded the two servants who invested his money wisely calling them good and faithful servants. He called the last servant, who was unwise, wicked and lazy and had him physically thrown out.

Have we given thought to the talents and money God has placed us steward over?

I personally thought I was doing a good job. Since 1997 I have worked as an investment advisor for a national investment firm. I also started my own independent investment firm, all the while maintaining a spotless compliance record.

But, it wasn’t until I met a representative of Faith Financial Advisors, a Christian and Biblical based financial advising group, did I realize I had missed the boat and wasn’t being a wise steward over what God had entrusted to me.

I had unknowingly invested in companies that were involved in industries that are contrary to our Christian values including abortion, pornography, tobacco and gambling. In addition, some of the companies had corporate policies which provided financial assistance to support radical gay and lesbian political organizations.

I began to ask if the Lord would be pleased with using His funds this way. In my heart I felt the answer was NO.

I learned that we do have another option. There is a way for Christians to invest that allows for the opportunity to eliminate or reduce exposure to companies that are contrary to Christian values. I believe the Lord wants us to invest what He has given us to make it grow to support His Kingdom work. This morally responsible way of investing allows us to take a stand and honor God's Word and kingdom, by NOT PARTICIPATING in the ways of this world.

This past February, I joined Faith Financial Advisors. I wanted to put my faith to work and not only use my funds wisely, but help others find ways to use theirs wisely. In addition, I’ve become a certified instructor to teach the Biblical Stewardship Series to church congregations and other Christian groups who would like to “reboot” their way of thinking when it comes to money and the worldly influences.

My ministry with is to help all who inquire, whether penniless or worth millions, become the best steward over what God has entrusted to each, so that one day the Lord can say to us all, “Well done good and faithful servant.”

You can contact me at: (877)296-5102 or visit me on the web at: www.faithfinancialnw.com

Stephanie Meza writes from Lake Oswego, Oregon. Stephanie@faithfinancialnw.com