Simplicity is seeking first the Kingdom of God, Karen Wingate asserts in her Bible study on simple living. In it she looks at a number of topics that point to how Christians can discover simple living as a spiritual discipline.
What does the Bible say about stewardship?
Messages are woven throughout the Bible about stewardship and how we are responsible for the proper use and management of everything God has entrusted to us. This study guide from the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, explores.
A stewardship examination of the Apostle’s Creed
Most churches say it every week, but what can the Apostle’s Creed teach us about stewardship? Plenty, as this classic essay reveals. (Photo: Ben Sutherland Rousalts, Creative Commons)
Teach the Biblical ‘Truth about Wealth’
Many Christians mistakenly believe that Jesus and the witness of the Bible is anti-wealth. But a closer examination shows a teaching about not only the perils but also the opportunities and responsibilities of money. From Crosswalk.com.
Study ‘The Depth and Breadth of Stewardship’
“The breadth and depth of stewardship theology leads us to appeal to one another to discover lives of meaning and purpose,” begins this insightful resource from the ELCA. Great reading! (Photo: Smirnova Ksenia, Creative Commons)
Stinginess – study the opposite of generosity
We know that generosity is a key to biblical stewardship, but what does the Bible say about the opposite — being stingy? Quite a bit, actually. Biblereasons explores. Supplement your study with this article about the psychology of stinginess.
What does ‘God loves a cheerful giver’ mean?
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.
Beware of the many kinds of greed that can destroy
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.
Biblicly speaking, when do we have ‘enough’?
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)
What the Bible actually says about your wealth
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)
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