Faithful Stewards – Let Your Yes Be Yes
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. Today I speak especially to those of us who call ourselves conservative Christians—men and women who treasure the unchanging Word of God, who believe in personal responsibility, duty, honor, and building something that lasts for generations. We rightly reject the flakiness of our culture, where commitments are treated like disposable options and loyalty is old-fashioned. Yet, if we’re honest, that same spirit has crept into too many of our churches. How many times have we seen it? Someone steps forward and promises to serve—teaching Sunday school, greeting at the door, helping with the sound system, visiting the shut-ins, or supporting the men’s or women’s ministry. They may say it directly: “I’ll be there.” Or indirectly—through membership vows, standing during a call to service, or simply claiming Christ as Lord while enjoying the fruit of others’ labor. Then, without warning, consistency fades. Texts go unanswered. The slot sits emp...