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Spence has clearly engaged in diligent study and serious preparation in presenting her major thesis: Christians are required to be faithful and hardworking stewards. In this, they will take the example of their master, Jesus, who devoted his entire existence to his Father God, even unto his crucifixion. The concept of stewardship permeates the entire Holy Bible, with its ongoing necessity amply demonstrated.
Beginning in Genesis, one learns about the characteristics of Eliezer, Abraham's oldest servant. Eliezer was entrusted to handle all of the wealthy Abraham's possessions, putting his master's needs above his own. He praised God and prayed to him constantly, did not talk about himself, and embodied through his obedience and diligence, Spence asserts, a "model of a servant of God." Similarly, when the apostles were arrested and ordered to cease preaching about their master, Jesus, Peter and his companions replied that they had an obligation to "obey God rather than men."
These exemplars demonstrate one's potential to form oneself into a godly person, avoiding irrelevant philosophies, practicing pious behaviors, and taking responsibility for sharing wisdom with others. Humans, Spence emphasizes, must tend to God's creation. She states that war, disease, and lies often appear to dominate today's world, therefore necessitating the development of inner harmony to be consistently shared with one's fellow beings, a commitment in which God will share and support his faithful followers.
Spence, a devoted Christian, presents here a powerful and thought-provoking work. Her book features useful graphs and questionnaires that readers can use for self-examination, including encouragement to keep daily notes on their faith and practice. The author's book could work well in both individual and group settings, benefiting participants in understanding and following their obligations and aspirations as stewards and sharers of God's blessings.