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Dr. Mike Franklin serves as the distinguished Legacy Pastor at The Torch, where he is renowned for his profound pastoral care and spiritually enriching teachings. He has established himself as a thought leader in the realm of pastoral stewardship, offering uplifting messages that resonate with individuals seeking guidance on living purposeful lives. His role includes guiding individuals in managing their worldly and spiritual responsibilities to positively impact future generations.
Welcome to another enlightening segment of Morning Light with Dr. Mike Franklin on My Country 99.3 WCON, where we delve into the pressing topic of stewardship and its impact on future generations. Dr. Franklin engages listeners with thought-provoking insights on the significance of drafting a will and responsibly managing what God has entrusted us with. This episode challenges our perspectives, encouraging us to assess the financial and spiritual legacies we leave behind.
In this episode, Dr. Franklin emphasizes the biblical principles of stewardship, referencing Proverbs and the Parable of the Talents to underline the duty of using our resources, whether time, talent, or treasure, effectively and ethically. The discussion highlights how failing to manage our estates properly could lead to disorder for our heirs and potential financial loss due to taxation. Dr. Franklin urges us to prepare wills and trusts, ensuring clarity and peace for those we leave behind while upholding our duty to God.
Reflect on the biblical mandate to leave an inheritance for future generations, as emphasized in Proverbs 13:22.
Understand the broad concept of stewardship to include managing time, talent, testimony, and physical health.
Acknowledge the importance of having a will or family trust to provide clear instructions and mitigate conflicts among heirs.
Distinguish the necessity of teaching life skills and values to children and grandchildren, creating a legacy of knowledge and character.
Recognize that proper estate management is a testament to God's honor and reduces government claims on inheritance.
"Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren." — Dr. Mike Franklin
"If you don't have a will, how are you going to do what Jesus told us to do?" — Dr. Mike Franklin
"We're going to stand before God and give an account for everything that has been entrusted to us." — Dr. Mike Franklin
"Be a manager of all that God has entrusted to your care." — Dr. Mike Franklin
