a certain.

Matthew 18:23, 24
Because of this, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. . . .

Matthew 25:14
For it is just like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted them with his possessions.

a steward.

Luke 8:3
Joanna the wife of Herod's household manager Chuza, Susanna, and many others. These women were ministering to them out of their own means.

Luke 12:42
And the Lord answered, "Who then is the faithful and wise manager, whom the master puts in charge of his servants to give them their portion at the proper time?

Genesis 15:2
But Abram replied, "O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?"

Genesis 43:19
So they approached Joseph's steward and spoke to him at the entrance to the house.

1 Chronicles 28:1
Now David summoned all the leaders of Israel to Jerusalem: the leaders of the tribes, the leaders of the divisions in the king's service, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds, and the officials in charge of all the property and cattle of the king and his sons, along with the court officials, the fighting men, and all the mighty warriors.

1 Corinthians 4:1, 2
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. . . .

Titus 1:7
As God's steward, an overseer must be above reproach--not self-absorbed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

1 Peter 4:10
As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another.

wasted.

Luke 16:19
Now there was a rich man dressed in purple and fine linen, who lived each day in joyous splendor.

Luke 15:13, 30
After a few days, the younger son got everything together and journeyed to a distant country, where he squandered his wealth in wild living. . . .

Luke 19:20
Then another servant came and said, 'Master, here is your mina, which I have laid away in a piece of cloth.

Proverbs 18:9
Whoever is slothful in his work is brother to him who destroys.

Hosea 2:8
For she does not acknowledge that it was I who gave her grain, new wine and oil, who lavished her with silver and gold--which was crafted for Baal.

James 4:3
And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.