Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8400 The tasks of the believer » 8434 giving » 8438 giving, of time
People are stewards of a deposit of time given by God, and will be held responsible for the way in which they use it.
Time is governed by God
God determines every lifespan
Job 14:5 See also Psalm 31:15; Psalm 74:16-17; Psalm 139:16; Acts 17:26
God will demand an account of how time has been spent
Ecclesiastes 3:17 See also Matthew 12:36; 1 Peter 4:3-5
Time may be squandered
In ungodly living
1 Peter 4:3 See also Joel 2:25; Ephesians 2:2-3; Colossians 3:5-7
By neglecting God-given opportunities
Jeremiah 8:20 See also Proverbs 20:4; Matthew 25:11-12; Luke 13:25; Luke 19:44; Acts 24:25; Revelation 2:21
Time may be saved
By understanding its brevity
Psalm 90:12 See also John 12:35; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31
By remembering its uncertainty
John 9:4 See also Ecclesiastes 8:5-7; James 4:13-15
By making the most of present opportunities
Ephesians 5:16 See also Psalm 32:6; Ecclesiastes 12:1; Esther 4:14; Matthew 4:17; Mark 1:15; 2 Corinthians 6:1-2; Galatians 6:10; Colossians 4:5; Hebrews 3:7-13
By allocating it wisely
1 Chronicles 12:32 See also Exodus 18:13-26; Acts 6:1-4
Time is to be spent wisely
In worship and meditation
Psalm 119:164 See also Psalm 4:4; Psalm 55:17; Lamentations 3:40; Daniel 6:10,13; Mark 1:35; 1 Corinthians 11:28
In work
Psalm 104:23 See also Exodus 20:9 pp Deuteronomy 5:13; Romans 13:6
In rest
Exodus 20:8-10 See also Leviticus 16:29; Mark 6:31
With one's family
Deuteronomy 24:5 See also Deuteronomy 6:7; Ecclesiastes 9:9; 1 Timothy 3:4
In fellowship
1 Corinthians 16:7 See also Acts 2:42; Acts 20:7; Hebrews 10:25
Time is to be allocated according to priorities
Luke 10:41-42 See also Psalm 1:1-3; Haggai 1:2-4; Matthew 6:33; Acts 13:46-47; Acts 17:16-17
See also
1310 God as judge 4903 time 5047 opportunities in life 5057 rest, physical 5385 leisure 5628 work 5680 family 7925 fellowship among believers 8361 wisdom 8461 priorities 8622 worship 8755 folly
