Stewardship campaigns love to quote Paul in 2 Corinthians 9:7, that “God loves a cheerful giver.” You see it on stickers and posters and refrigerator magnets. It may sound cheesy on the surface, but the phrase has some profound implications for Christian stewards. From Biblestudytools.com.
Since Jesus told us, “Be on your guard against all kinds of greed,” it might be a good idea for steward/disciples to learn just what kinds of greed there is in the world. This resource from Tithe.ly provides a good survey of Bible verses that explore the depth and dangers of greed.
The bumper sticker reads, “You’re never too young, too thin or too rich.” That’s not what the Scripture says. This Bible study looks at what God tells us is enough. From Abiding Love Lutheran Church, Cape Coral, Fla. (Photo: OER Training, Creative Commons)
Perfect for self-study or small-group exploration, this article from Crosswalk.com gives a handy overview of Scripture references about money and wealth. It draws practical guidance for a walk of faith. (Photo: John Guccione, Pexels)
What does stewardship look like in daily life? Unfortunately, many Christians today only associate the idea of stewardship with sermons they have heard about church budgets and building programs. The Institute for Faith, Work & Economics lists four core principles.
The biblical view of stewardship applies to every Christian and every area of life. This eight-session Bible study offered by Evangelical Covenant Church attempts to broaden and deepen our understanding of this important topic so that we may grow as disciples.
Here is a resource for a weighty conversation about the idolatrous role that money occupies in our lives and culture. The United Church of Canada’s 33-page booklet offers good information and guides for study and group discussion. (Photo: 401(K) 2012, Creative Commons)
Do we own our stuff? Or does our stuff own us? And what does God own? These key questions need careful consideration for anyone looking to grow as a follower of Jesus. This article can help you clarify the issues. From Taylor University, which has a number of excellent stewardship resources.
Often lost in the amplified frenzy of Advent and Christmas is the meaning and importance of Epiphany. Use the opportunity of the post-Christmas lull to teach about this important (and often overlooked) season. From BuildingFaith.com. (Photo: Jussi D. Brito, Creative Commons)
Earning just 24 cents per hour as incarcerated persons, a group of inmates saved their money to provide Christmas baskets for less fortunate inmates. We can learn much from their generosity and embodiment of a pure spirit of Christmas.
