Stewardship of Power [Attorney #10]

Scripture: “To whom much was given, of him much will be required.” — Luke 12:48b (ESV)

Devotional

The legal profession grants power. The power to shape outcomes, protect rights, interpret laws, influence institutions, and even change lives. But with power comes responsibility—and for the Christian attorney, a holy accountability. Jesus made it clear: those who have been given much will be held to greater standard.

You may not feel powerful in the moment—especially under deadlines, difficult clients, or firm pressures—but the reality is that your words carry weight. Your recommendations carry influence. Your silence or action can tilt justice in either direction. And your ethical choices ripple outward.

The question is not whether you have power. The question is whether you steward it well.

The world encourages power for self—status, profit, leverage. But Christ calls you to power for others—service, truth, and redemption. Stewarding power begins with humility. It means asking: Who benefits from my decisions? Who is vulnerable here? What does faithfulness require of me?

When you steward power with reverence, you become more than a professional—you become a trusted guide, a righteous advocate, a servant-leader. And that is exactly who Christ calls you to be.

Reflection Questions:

1. What influence do you hold in your current role, and how are you stewarding it?

2. Are there decisions where you've used your authority for gain instead of good?

3. How does humility help you wield power responsibly?

   
   

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the opportunities You’ve given me. Help me steward the power of my role with humility and wisdom. Let me never misuse what You’ve entrusted to me, but use it always to serve others and glorify You.

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This devotional is designed to encourage you as you live out your faith in the workplace. It works best when paired with regular time in Scripture, prayer, and worship—the rhythms through which we grow to know Christ more deeply and become more like Him.