Ezra 2:68–69 Both the Old and New Testaments promote the principle of giving in proportion to our ability. Here we see a positive example of this standard in the action of the returning exiles (compare this to the account of the Israelites giving more than was needed for temple construction in Ex 25:1–7; 36:2–7). The apostle Paul may have been alluding to this passage when he commanded Christians to give in proportion to their incomes (see 1Co … [Read more...]
How to Be a Good Steward
Malachi 3:8–12 “Bring the full tithes…. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing (v. 10). Stewardship, the wise use of our resources to glorify God, is the final means of grace that we will discuss in our study of five basic practices of Christian piety. The way we allocate our time, effort, and money speaks volumes about our heart’s priorities, … [Read more...]