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STEWARDSHIP
God is the source of all blessings,
temporal and spiritual; all that we have and are we owe to Him. Christians have
a spiritual debtorship to the whole world, a holy trusteeship in the gospel, and
a binding stewardship in their possessions. They are therefore under obligation
to serve Him with their time, talents, and material possessions; and should
recognize all these as entrusted to them to use for the glory of God and for
helping others. According to the Scriptures, Christians should contribute of
their means cheerfully, regularly, systematically, proportionately, and
liberally for the advancement of the Redeemer’s cause on earth. Genesis 14:20; Leviticus 27:30-32;
Deut. 8:18; Malachi 3:8-12; Matthew 6:1-4, 19-21; Matthew 19:21; Matthew 23:23;
Matthew 25:14-29; Luke 12:16-21, 42; Luke 16:1-13; Acts 2:44-47; Acts 5:1-11;
Acts 17:24-25; Acts 20:35; Romans 6:6-22; Romans 12:1-2; 1 Cor. 4:1-2; 1 Cor.
6:19-20; 1 Cor. 12; 1 Cor. 16:1-4; 2 Cor. 8-9; 2 Cor. 12:15; Phil. 4:10-19; 1
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