Stewardship has long been a sensitive topic in the church. Because of abuses by certain give-to-me-to-get-for-yourself preachers, many legitimate, godly pastors avoid the topic of finances for fear of seeming money hungry. However, as any Bible-teaching pastor would know, God remains Lord over all the earth and over every area of our lives—including the money He entrusts to us.
As Christians, then, we must think carefully about our stewardship in ways that honor God. How much money should I give to God’s work? Does the concept of stewardship only relate to finances? Should I expect to enjoy the act of giving—or just do it as a duty? Allow the tools on this page to enlighten your mind and renew your attitude as you seek to become a godly giver.
“Joyful Generosity”
by Charles R. Swindoll
If you have trouble fitting the words cheerful and giver into the same sentence, this is a valuable article for you to read. Chuck Swindoll gives four suggestions on how we can add joy to our giving and join the ranks of those believers who regularly and willingly give sacrificially of their time and financial resources.
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The New Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Gaining and Enjoying Financial Freedom
by Ron Blue
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Ron Blue combines the Bible’s timeless principles on money and stewardship with his time-tested advice for getting your finances in order. Inside you’ll discover a wealth of up-to-date information to take the anxiety out of money matters.
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A Minister Everyone Would Respect: A Study of 2 Corinthians 8-13
softcover book
The apostle Paul stands as one of the great givers in all of Scripture. He affirms his commitment to giving in the latter half of 2 Corinthians, noting the importance of good stewardship with one’s finances and the willingness to give up comfort and endure suffering for the sake of Christ. Paul shows us how to be good stewards of not only our possessions but of our lives as well.
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Hilarious Generosity
CD series
Chuck Swindoll would like to change the way we think about giving. In his series Hilarious Generosity, Chuck discusses God’s intentions for us regarding generosity, teaches us how to enjoy the benefits of cheerful generosity, outlines valuable money-management principles from the Scriptures, and provides us with a joyful financial plan that is sure to succeed.
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You and Your Money
softcover book
Money, money, money!
It’s one thing few have learned to live with wisely—and something none of us can live without. If you feel as though your money owns you more than you own it, then You and Your Money can offer some help. This practical guide will remind you that God owns everything, free you to give generously, widen your economic vision, and encourage you during tough financial times.
100-page softcover LifeMaps book
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