Management (7 Occurrences)

Matthew 24:47
In solemn truth I tell you that he will give him the management of all his wealth.
(WEY)

Matthew 25:21
"'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master; 'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you in charge of much: share your master's joy.'
(WEY)

Matthew 25:23
"'Good and trustworthy servant, you have done well,' his master replied; 'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you in charge of much: share your master's joy.'
(WEY)

Mark 13:34
It is like a man living abroad who has left his house, and given the management to his servants--to each one his special duty--and has ordered the porter to keep awake.
(WEY)

Luke 16:2
He called him, and said to him,'What is this that I hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer be manager.'
(WEB NAS NIV)

Luke 16:3
"The manager said within himself,'What will I do, seeing that my lord is taking away the management position from me? I don't have strength to dig. I am ashamed to beg.
(WEB NAS)

Luke 16:4
I know what I will do, so that when I am removed from management, they may receive me into their houses.'
(WEB NAS)

Management (7 Occurrences)

Property (212 Occurrences)

Vineyard (69 Occurrences)

Vine-garden (43 Occurrences)

Ones (687 Occurrences)

Owner (56 Occurrences)

Laborers (19 Occurrences)

Longer (373 Occurrences)

Group (32 Occurrences)

Wiser (11 Occurrences)

Wisely (60 Occurrences)

Wasting (57 Occurrences)

Workers (76 Occurrences)

I'm (30 Occurrences)

Foreman (2 Occurrences)

Family (438 Occurrences)

Rich (140 Occurrences)

Ramathite (1 Occurrence)

Reported (104 Occurrences)

Evening (163 Occurrences)

Director (10 Occurrences)

Dealing (36 Occurrences)

Dishonest (33 Occurrences)

Dig (24 Occurrences)

Managers (3 Occurrences)

Position (189 Occurrences)

Possessions (84 Occurrences)

Payment (168 Occurrences)

Begin (56 Occurrences)

Business (147 Occurrences)

Beginning (187 Occurrences)

Boss

Charges (58 Occurrences)

Chamberlain (14 Occurrences)

Commended (12 Occurrences)

Accusation (25 Occurrences)

Acted (98 Occurrences)

Accounting (8 Occurrences)

Accounts (14 Occurrences)

Administrator (8 Occurrences)

Sends (94 Occurrences)

Shrewdly (2 Occurrences)

Shamed (91 Occurrences)

Squandering (1 Occurrence)

Staff (91 Occurrences)

Pay (212 Occurrences)

Strength (517 Occurrences)

Ashamed (131 Occurrences)

Hired (49 Occurrences)

Wages (52 Occurrences)

Kind (290 Occurrences)

Leg (24 Occurrences)

Within (400 Occurrences)

Governor (78 Occurrences)

Beg (77 Occurrences)

Account (460 Occurrences)

Generation (150 Occurrences)

Essenes

Turn (963 Occurrences)

Wise (422 Occurrences)

Taking (445 Occurrences)

Seeing (442 Occurrences)

Age (404 Occurrences)

Open (586 Occurrences)

Job (60 Occurrences)

Discomfiture (6 Occurrences)

Second (2060 Occurrences)

Peter (181 Occurrences)

1. (n.) The act or art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as, the management of a family or of a farm; the management of state affairs.

2. (v.) Business dealing; negotiation; arrangement.

3. (v.) Judicious use of means to accomplish an end; conduct directed by art or address; skillful treatment; cunning practice; -- often in a bad sense.

4. (n.) The collective body of those who manage or direct any enterprise or interest; the board of managers.

3622. oikonomia -- stewardship, administration
... of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: oikonomia Phonetic Spelling:
(oy-kon-om-ee'-ah) Short Definition: stewardship Definition: management of household ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/3622.htm - 7k8458. tachbulah -- direction, counsel
... Or tachbuwlah {takh-boo-law'}; from chabal as denominative from chebel; (only in
plural) properly, steerage (as a management of ropes), ie (figuratively ...
/hebrew/8458.htm - 6k

On the Management of the Resources Collected for the Support of ...
... Of Bishops, Presbyters, and Deacons. Sec. IV."On the Management of the Resources
Collected for the Support of the Clergy, and the Relief of the Poor. ...
/.../various/constitutions of the holy apostles/sec iv on the management of.htm

The Blessing of God.
... was a son of the father all the time; but when he preferred his will to the will
of his father, his way to the way of his father, his management of his share ...
/.../taylor/separation and service/part ii the blessing of.htm

It Frequently Happens that a Creature who is not Entirely Hardened ...
... The management of this presentation, also, is in the hand of the providence of God,
who presents these incitements, that he may accomplish his own work by the ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/article xxiii iii it frequently.htm

The Church and Her Mission, or the Three Constitutional Synods ...
... should be considered duly elected unless his election had been confirmed by the
Lot; and that during an inter-synodal period the supreme management of Church ...
/.../hutton/history of the moravian church/chapter i the church and.htm

Appendix
... 4. And We do hereby further ordain, grant and declare, that for the better government
of the said College, and the better management of its concerns, the said ...
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Treatise on the Priesthood. Book ii.
... possible then to make use of deceit for a good purpose, or rather that in such a
case it ought not to be called deceit, but a kind of good management worthy of ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/treatise on the priesthood book 2.htm

That Vespasian, after He had Taken Gadara Made Preparation for the ...
... But as to any narration after what manner he abused his power in the government,
and committed the management of affairs to those vile wretches, Nymphidius and ...
/.../chapter 9 that vespasian after.htm

Of the Humility of Abbot Pinufius, who Left a Very Famous ...
... they said that he was seeking this not for the sake of religion but because he was
compelled by hunger and want, they gave him the care and management of the ...
/.../cassian/the works of john cassian /chapter xxx of the humility.htm

Whether Husband and Wife are Equal in the Marriage Act?
... equal in marriage; neither as regards the marriage act, wherein the more noble part
is due to the husband, nor as regards the household management, wherein the ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether husband and wife are 2.htm

Organizes a Church at Deland. Health Improves. Relapses. Starts ...
... I was not pleased with its business management, and did not want to leave it as
the property of my family, not knowing what trouble it might give nor what ...
/.../chapter xviii organizes a church.htm

Management (7 Occurrences)
... art of managing; the manner of treating, directing, carrying on, or using, for a
purpose; conduct; administration; guidance; control; as, the management of a ...
/m/management.htm - 9k

Policy (3 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) The method by which any institution is administered; system of
management; course. 4. (n.) Management or administration ...
/p/policy.htm - 9k

Manager (10 Occurrences)
... hear about you? Give an accounting of your management, for you can no longer
be manager.' (WEB BBE NAS NIV). Luke 16:3 "The manager ...
/m/manager.htm - 9k

Administration (12 Occurrences)
... government of public affairs; the service rendered, or duties assumed, in conducting
affairs; the conducting of any office or employment; direction; management...
/a/administration.htm - 12k

Charge (379 Occurrences)
... or thing. 18. (n.) A person or thing committed or entrusted to the care,
custody, or management of another; a trust. 19. (vt) Custody ...
/c/charge.htm - 41k

Trustworthy (30 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
/t/trustworthy.htm - 14k

Dispensation (8 Occurrences)
... (Gr. oikonomia, "management, " "economy"). (1.) The method or scheme according to
which God carries out his purposes towards men is called a dispensation. ...
/d/dispensation.htm - 11k

Master's (52 Occurrences)
... Matthew 25:21 "'You have done well, good and trustworthy servant,' replied his master;
'you have been trustworthy in the management of a little, I will put you ...
/m/master's.htm - 23k

Conduct (93 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The act or method of conducting; guidance;
management. 2. (n.) Skillful guidance or management; generalship. ...
/c/conduct.htm - 35k

Counsel (192 Occurrences)
... 6. (n.) One who gives advice, especially in legal matters; one professionally engaged
in the trial or management of a cause in court; also, collectively, the ...
/c/counsel.htm - 39k

Definition and Scope:
Management, in a biblical context, refers to the stewardship, administration, and oversight of resources, people, and responsibilities entrusted to individuals by God. It encompasses the principles of leadership, accountability, and service, aligning with God's purposes and commands.

Biblical Foundations:
The concept of management is deeply rooted in the Bible, beginning with the creation narrative. In Genesis 1:28 (BSB), God commands humanity to "fill the earth and subdue it; rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth." This mandate establishes the foundational principle of stewardship, where humans are entrusted with the care and management of God's creation.

Stewardship and Accountability:
The parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30 (BSB) illustrates the importance of faithful management. The master entrusts his servants with varying amounts of money, expecting them to manage and multiply it. The servants who wisely invest and increase their master's wealth are commended, while the one who fails to do so is rebuked. This parable underscores the expectation of accountability and the rewards of diligent stewardship.

Leadership and Servanthood:
Biblical management is characterized by servant leadership, as exemplified by Jesus Christ. In Mark 10:42-45 (BSB), Jesus teaches, "Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be the slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many." Effective management involves leading by example, prioritizing the well-being of others, and serving with humility.

Wisdom and Planning:
Proverbs offers numerous insights into wise management. Proverbs 21:5 (BSB) states, "The plans of the diligent bring plenty, as surely as haste leads to poverty." This highlights the value of careful planning and diligence in managing resources. Proverbs 16:3 (BSB) advises, "Commit your works to the LORD, and your plans will be achieved," emphasizing the importance of aligning management practices with divine guidance.

Integrity and Justice:
Righteous management is marked by integrity and justice. Micah 6:8 (BSB) calls believers to "act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God." Managers are called to uphold ethical standards, ensuring fairness and honesty in all dealings. Colossians 3:23-24 (BSB) further instructs, "Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, for the Lord and not for men, because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward."

Community and Collaboration:
The early church exemplifies communal management and collaboration. Acts 4:32-35 (BSB) describes how believers shared their possessions, ensuring that "there was no needy one among them." This model of collective stewardship highlights the importance of working together for the common good, fostering unity and mutual support.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not provide a systematic treatise on management, its principles offer a comprehensive framework for managing resources, people, and responsibilities in a manner that honors God and serves others. Through stewardship, servant leadership, wisdom, integrity, and community, believers are called to manage all that is entrusted to them with faithfulness and excellence.Luke 16:11
If therefore you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?
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Proverbs 22:7
The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender.
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Luke 14:28
For which of you, intending to build a tower, sits not down first, and counts the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
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Proverbs 13:22
A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children: and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.
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