Care Quote by Rick Warren
“Our time on earth and our energy, intelligence, opportunities, relationships, and resources are all gifts from God that he has entrusted to our care and management. We are stewards of whatever God gives us. This concept of stewardship begins with the recognition that God is the owner of everything and everyone on earth. ... We never actually own anything during our brief stay on earth. God just loans the earth to us while we're here. It was God's property before you arrived, and God will loan it to someone else after you die.”
About This Quote
Human life is a temporary stewardship; all resources are divine loans that must be managed responsibly until they return to their ultimate owner.
In simple terms: Life is a divine loan.
Key Takeaway
We are caretakers, not owners.
Themes
Stewardship
Divine ownership
Temporal existence
Responsibility
Resource management
Mood
Reflective
Reverent
Purposeful
Type
Spiritual teaching
Moral exhortation
When to use this quote
- Financial planning
- Community service
- Environmental conservation
- Family budgeting
Key Concepts
Theology
Ethics
Environmental ethics
Practical Applications
- Teaching stewardship in churches
- Developing sustainable business models
Questions to Reflect On
- How does stewardship change decision‑making?
- What responsibilities arise from temporary ownership?
A Different Perspective
Some view ownership as personal entitlement, contrasting with the stewardship view.
