- STEWARDSHIP
A faithful Christian’s use of his possessions, time and talents is governed
by New Testament principles. The central passage is 2Corinthians 8, 9,
which sets forth Christ as the believer’s example in giving. Extraordinary
promises and revelations have to do with stewardship. “Give, and it shall
be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together,
and running over,” Luke 6:38. “It is more blessed to give than to receive,”
Acts 20:35. “He who soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully,”
2Corinthians 9:6. “God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of
love,” Hebrews 6:10. “With such sacrifices God is well pleased,” Hebrews
13:16.
As Christians distribute to the necessities of saints, Romans 12:13, they
are to do it cheerfully, 2Corinthians 9:7, with simplicity, (liberally, RV),
Romans 12:8, to the glory of God, 1Corinthians 10:31. Money is to be set
aside on the first day of the week as God has prospered us, 1Corinthians
16:2. It is to be used to bring people to God through missions, schools,
churches, Luke 16:9-13. Faithfulness is required of stewards, whether or
not their gifts are large, 1 Corinthians 4:2; Luke 21:1-4
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The teaching of the New Testament is in keeping with such Old Testament
passages as Deuteronomy 15:10; Psalms 112:9; Proverbs 11:24, 25;
Proverbs 19:17; Ecclesiastes 11:1; Haggai 2:15-19; Malachi. 3:10.
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| Pastor Gerald Campbell |
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