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The Third Wealth Principle: Stewardship Over Status

August 25, 20252 min read

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“The measure of wealth is not in what you keep, but in what you can grow and give.”
— Kent Cornell, CFP®
The Wealth Trap No One Talks About

By the time most executives reach a higher level of success, they’ve already battled through hard work, sacrifice, and years of discipline.

But somewhere along the way, a subtle trap appears:

SMART CENTS

The temptation to focus on status over stewardship.

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It’s easy to think, “I’ve earned this. I should enjoy it.”
And you should — God delights in blessing His people.

But here’s the catch: The world teaches us to consume blessings.
The Kingdom teaches us to
multiply them.

Stewardship Is More Than Saving

Many people confuse “stewardship” with simply saving money or being frugal.
But stewardship is
active — it’s about deploying resources to create more impact.

The ultra-wealthy understand this.
They don’t let money sit idle.
They put it to work — tax-efficiently, strategically, and purposefully.
How This Changes Your Financial Strategy

When you view money as a trust from God, every decision changes:

✅ You stop chasing returns that only look good on paper
✅ You prioritize protection before expansion
✅ You structure wealth so it works for you
and for the people you’re called to serve

One day, someone will inherit the fruit of your financial decisions.

Will they receive just money?
Or will they inherit a
structure that continues to grow, protect, and multiply what you’ve built?

That’s the difference between status and stewardship.

HARMONY

The Legacy Lens

PARABLE

One day, someone will inherit the fruit of your financial decisions.

Will they receive just money?
Or will they inherit a
structure that continues to grow, protect, and multiply what you’ve built?

That’s the difference between status and stewardship.

A Question for You This Week:

If God reviewed your financial life today, would He call you a consumer… or a multiplier?

If you’re ready to align your wealth strategy with your calling, now’s the time to act.

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✔️ A framework to leave a lasting, multiplying legacy

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