Faithful with a Little, Entrusted with More

“Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else’s property, who will give you property of your own?” – Luke 16:10-12 (NIV).

Have you ever felt like what you have is not enough? Perhaps you are a small business owner trying to stay honest despite tough competition, a student stretching every penny, or a professional navigating financial decisions that test your integrity. The pressure is real, but so is the call to be faithful—even in the little. Money is a powerful tool that reveals the heart.

Joseph understood this well. Sold into slavery, he found himself managing Potiphar’s household—not the future he had imagined. Yet, instead of cutting corners or giving in to discouragement, he handled his responsibilities with integrity. Even in prison, he remained diligent. His faithfulness in those seemingly small tasks prepared him for something greater—leading Egypt through a time of crisis (Genesis 39-41).

Jesus also warned, “For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?” – Mark 8:36 (KJV). When money becomes the focus, integrity often becomes the price. A business owner who is honest with a few customers builds trust and attracts more. A student who manages a limited allowance wisely develops financial discipline for the future. These everyday decisions shape our character. Integrity in financial matters is not just about avoiding theft or fraud—it is about stewardship, honesty, and using what we have for God's purposes.

Money is a tool—not the goal. Our financial choices should reflect Kingdom values. Proverbs 3:9 reminds us, “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops” (NIV). When we put God first in our finances, we acknowledge Him as our provider and invite His blessing over what we have.

If you feel like what you are doing now is small or insignificant, remember this: God sees your faithfulness. Stay honest. Steward well. Keep trusting Him. In His time, He will entrust you with more.

Challenge

Take a moment to examine how you handle finances. Are you faithful in small things? Do you steward your resources wisely? Integrity in financial matters is a testimony to the world that we serve a righteous God.

Prayer

Lord, help me to be faithful with what You have placed in my hands today. Teach me to manage my resources with integrity and use them for Your glory, In Jesus name. Amen.