Why We Do What We Do: Stewarding Received Gifts
A Look at the Philosophy That Drives Our Work
At Prosperity Financial Group, we are passionate about helping business owners achieve financial clarity and build profitable, resilient companies. But behind the spreadsheets and financial statements, there is a deeper "why" that drives our work. We believe our primary purpose in life is to worship God and glorify Him, and one of the primary ways we do that is by being faithful stewards of the gifts He has entrusted to us.
The Principle of Stewardship
The core of stewardship is the understanding that nothing we have is truly our own. Our time, our talents, our resources, and our businesses are all gifts from a gracious God. We are not ultimate owners; we are managers, or stewards, tasked with managing these gifts wisely, ethically, and for a purpose greater than ourselves. This perspective changes everything.
In the Parable of the Talents (Matthew 25:14-30), we see a clear command not to squander what we've been given, but to put it to productive use. The servants who invested their talents were rewarded, while the one who buried his was condemned. This teaches us that faithful stewardship is active, not passive. It involves taking calculated risks and working diligently to multiply the resources we've been given to honor the one who gave them.
Business as a Calling to Serve
We believe that business is not separate from our faith; it is a primary context in which we live it out. As 1 Peter 4:10 says, "As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace." A well-run business is a powerful instrument for service—it provides meaningful work for employees, meets the needs of the community with excellent products or services, and creates order out of chaos.
How Stewardship Shapes Our Work
This philosophy directly informs the "how" and "what" of our services. In the Parable of the Shrewd Manager (Luke 16:1-17), Jesus points out the manager's cleverness in using worldly resources in an attempt to secure his earthly future. The manager was shortsighted and self-serving—a trait for which the Pharisees were chastised—but his decisive action provides a lesson for believers. As believers, we are called to be even more shrewd, using our earthly resources not to aggrandize ourselves, but for eternal purposes—to glorify God.
- Clarity is a Moral Imperative: We believe that messy, inaccurate books are a form of poor stewardship. You cannot make wise, God-honoring decisions with bad information. That's why we are so passionate about clean bookkeeping and trustworthy financial statements.
- Profit Has a Purpose: Profit is not an end in itself. It is the engine that allows a business to be sustainable, to grow, and to provide for its employees. Our goal is to help you build a profitable business so that you, the owner, are equipped with the resources to be more generous and live out God's calling with a wider reach.
- Planning is an Act of Wisdom: A steward doesn't just react to the present; they plan for the future. Cash flow forecasting is essential so the business doesn't default on its obligations. Vendors need to trust that the business will pay its bills on time, every time. Strategic planning provides the foresight to navigate challenges and seize opportunities with wisdom.
Your Partner in Stewardship
We see our clients as fellow stewards, each called to manage the unique business they've been given. Our role is to come alongside you, providing the financial tools and clarity you need to fulfill that calling with excellence and integrity. It is a privilege to do this work, and we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you.