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In the minds of many, creation thinking is marginalized to a "fundamentalist" few. But let's look again.
Listed below are quotes from several great men who cared much about creation. In their writings they not only supported creation, but extended our knowledge of creation. They used creation to teach truth, glorify the Creator, and confront wrong thinking. (This list contains, by the way, some of my favorite creation Scriptures. It could be extended considerably.)
Moses: "Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God" (Psalm 90:2).
David: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork" (Psalm 19:1).
"By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth" (Psalm 33:6).
Solomon: "The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath He established the heavens" (Proverbs 3:19).
Isaiah: "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of His understanding" (Isaiah 40:28).
"Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; Yea, I have made him" (Isaiah 43:7).
Jeremiah: "Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee" (Jeremiah 32:17).
Nehemiah: "Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee" (Nehemiah 9:6).
John: "All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made" (John 1:3).
Paul: "For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist" (Colossians 1:16-17).
"For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse" (Romans 1:20).
Peter: "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished" (II Peter 3:5-6).
Four and Twenty Elders: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created" (Revelation 4:11).
Angel: "Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters" (Revelation 14:7).
* Dr. Morris is President of ICR.
[body_edit] =>In the minds of many, creation thinking is marginalized to a "fundamentalist" few. But let's look again.
Listed below are quotes from several great men who cared much about creation. In their writings they not only supported creation, but extended our knowledge of creation. They used creation to teach truth, glorify the Creator, and confront wrong thinking. (This list contains, by the way, some of my favorite creation Scriptures. It could be extended considerably.)
Moses: "Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God" (Psalm 90:2).
David: "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth His handywork" (Psalm 19:1).
"By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of His mouth" (Psalm 33:6).
Solomon: "The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath He established the heavens" (Proverbs 3:19).
Isaiah: "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of His understanding" (Isaiah 40:28).
"Even every one that is called by my name: for I have created him for my glory, I have formed him; Yea, I have made him" (Isaiah 43:7).
Jeremiah: "Ah Lord God! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee" (Jeremiah 32:17).
Nehemiah: "Thou, even thou, art Lord alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, the seas, and all that is therein, and thou preservest them all; and the host of heaven worshippeth thee" (Nehemiah 9:6).
John: "All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made" (John 1:3).
Paul: "For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: And He is before all things, and by Him all things consist" (Colossians 1:16-17).
"For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse" (Romans 1:20).
Peter: "For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished" (II Peter 3:5-6).
Four and Twenty Elders: "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created" (Revelation 4:11).
Angel: "Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to Him; for the hour of His judgment is come: and worship Him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters" (Revelation 14:7).
* Dr. Morris is President of ICR.
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"In Science We Trust" was the title of the December 2002 editorial of Scientific American, equating science with evolution. ICR has been called to confront these deeply entrenched anti-god ideas at the foundational level—the knowledge level. That means uncovering (research) the data (empirical science) that will expose the erroneous "trust" in evolutionary thinking.
Some Current ICR Research
Geology and Radiometric Dating Research: Documenting the historicity of the Biblical worldwide Flood is devastation to the whole system of evolution. The R.A.T.E. project is producing new and critical scientific data on radiometric dating processes.
Biology and Genomic Research: Evolution proposes "descent from a common ancestor." ICR has long fought this wrong thinking and now has the powerful tool of genomics. The "design" and "information" so obvious in the DNA can help demonstrate the limits of the created "kind" of the Creation record.
Astronomy and Cosmology Research: Much press time has been given to the "discoveries" in astronomy with an absolute assumption of "billions" of years. ICR has begun a visionary project to scientifically critique and challenge this naturalistic approach to cosmology.
Please Consider "Co-Laboring" with Us
Each of these areas demand uniquely qualified, professionally trained individuals as well as significant funding for equipment and fieldwork. ICR receives no federal grants. We have no endowments. Our informational "products" (books, videos, monographs, etc.) provide minimal income. The work progresses only to the degree that the Lord calls co-laborers to share with us. The Lord has always provided and much has been accomplished. Yet, "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few" (Matthew 9:37). If the Lord has given you material resources, please consider how you may be able to enter into these "labors" (John 4:38).
[body_edit] =>"In Science We Trust" was the title of the December 2002 editorial of Scientific American, equating science with evolution. ICR has been called to confront these deeply entrenched anti-god ideas at the foundational level—the knowledge level. That means uncovering (research) the data (empirical science) that will expose the erroneous "trust" in evolutionary thinking.
Some Current ICR Research
Geology and Radiometric Dating Research: Documenting the historicity of the Biblical worldwide Flood is devastation to the whole system of evolution. The R.A.T.E. project is producing new and critical scientific data on radiometric dating processes.
Biology and Genomic Research: Evolution proposes "descent from a common ancestor." ICR has long fought this wrong thinking and now has the powerful tool of genomics. The "design" and "information" so obvious in the DNA can help demonstrate the limits of the created "kind" of the Creation record.
Astronomy and Cosmology Research: Much press time has been given to the "discoveries" in astronomy with an absolute assumption of "billions" of years. ICR has begun a visionary project to scientifically critique and challenge this naturalistic approach to cosmology.
Please Consider "Co-Laboring" with Us
Each of these areas demand uniquely qualified, professionally trained individuals as well as significant funding for equipment and fieldwork. ICR receives no federal grants. We have no endowments. Our informational "products" (books, videos, monographs, etc.) provide minimal income. The work progresses only to the degree that the Lord calls co-laborers to share with us. The Lord has always provided and much has been accomplished. Yet, "The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few" (Matthew 9:37). If the Lord has given you material resources, please consider how you may be able to enter into these "labors" (John 4:38).
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Worth noting in this challenging passage are the specific word choices. "Minister" is the translators' choice for huperetes, most frequently applied to "officers" of various authorities (John 7:45-46). "Steward" is the somewhat more familiar term, oikonomos, the "house-law" for any enterprise that is large enough to require "officers." The first term denotes authority under higher authority, the second authority exercised within legal boundaries (Acts 5:22,26 and Luke 16:1).
These descriptive titles are certainly applicable to Christian leaders (Paul is applying it to himself in the above context), but they are also standards which all followers of Jesus Christ should emulate. All of us are of the "household of God" (Ephesians 2:19), and "every man" (I Peter 4:10) is to serve each other as "stewards" of God's grace. We serve "under" God's authority, exercising a great responsibility "within" the "law" of God's Word.
The Mysteries of God
The limitation and exercise of authority demanded of the Corinthians was to "minister" and "steward" the "mysteries" (plural) of God. Since the Lord's Kingdom, especially in these latter days, has grown so huge, a unique challenge for each Christian is to select where he or she will serve and give their talents, spiritual gifts, and resources. Certainly one of the criteria by which such a choice is to be made must involve the degree to which the organization is instructing and clarifying the "mysteries of God."
Readers of Acts & Facts are well aware of ICR's emphasis on the creation account and the accuracy of the Biblical record. One "mystery" we are "stewarding" is the nature of the Tri-une Godhead (Colossians 2:2) which displays the character of God (Romans 1:20). We encourage your participation with us because of the unique requirements in our secular and scientific culture that necessitates a concentration of specially trained "stewards" who can refute the designs of the many who deny the mysteries of God.
[body_edit] =>Worth noting in this challenging passage are the specific word choices. "Minister" is the translators' choice for huperetes, most frequently applied to "officers" of various authorities (John 7:45-46). "Steward" is the somewhat more familiar term, oikonomos, the "house-law" for any enterprise that is large enough to require "officers." The first term denotes authority under higher authority, the second authority exercised within legal boundaries (Acts 5:22,26 and Luke 16:1).
These descriptive titles are certainly applicable to Christian leaders (Paul is applying it to himself in the above context), but they are also standards which all followers of Jesus Christ should emulate. All of us are of the "household of God" (Ephesians 2:19), and "every man" (I Peter 4:10) is to serve each other as "stewards" of God's grace. We serve "under" God's authority, exercising a great responsibility "within" the "law" of God's Word.
The Mysteries of God
The limitation and exercise of authority demanded of the Corinthians was to "minister" and "steward" the "mysteries" (plural) of God. Since the Lord's Kingdom, especially in these latter days, has grown so huge, a unique challenge for each Christian is to select where he or she will serve and give their talents, spiritual gifts, and resources. Certainly one of the criteria by which such a choice is to be made must involve the degree to which the organization is instructing and clarifying the "mysteries of God."
Readers of Acts & Facts are well aware of ICR's emphasis on the creation account and the accuracy of the Biblical record. One "mystery" we are "stewarding" is the nature of the Tri-une Godhead (Colossians 2:2) which displays the character of God (Romans 1:20). We encourage your participation with us because of the unique requirements in our secular and scientific culture that necessitates a concentration of specially trained "stewards" who can refute the designs of the many who deny the mysteries of God.
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December is connected with gift-giving—sometimes for the wrong reasons. All of us have felt the pressure to "buy" something for family and/or friends. Our private conversations sometimes bemoan the obligations we feel to "get something" for so-and-so. Churches, mission organizations, humanitarian endeavors, endless charities—all try in one way or another to tweak the subtle pressure of "the season" in their respective favor.
The celebration of our Lord's physical birth into this world is certainly worthy of remembrance. But most of the world only "remembers" that the wise men from the east brought gifts to the baby Jesus—and use that event as justification for the Christmas celebration. But the reverential honor of the wise men is a far cry from the excessive and self-serving practice that now dominates the "Christian" world.
ICR would ask you to remember why and to Whom we give.
Jesus reserved His harshest criticism to "religious" practice that was either hypocritical or misdirected. In the Matthew 23 passage cited above, He pointed out that the gift itself had replaced the reason for the gift—and the motive of the giver. Perhaps it is worth reviewing some basics of discretionary giving.
The gift should be "unto the Lord" (Leviticus 23:38; Colossians 3:23). Sounds simple, but this calls for conscious dedication and a willing heart.
The gift should be for "the glory of" our Lord (I Corinthians 10:31). Again, sounds simple, but requires us to be careful what our gift may be used for in the hands of others.
The gift should do what "the Lord had commanded" (Numbers 36:2). This may be a little more complicated to insure, but our discretionary giving needs to be placed with those whose heart and ministry is clearly driven to implement and honor God's Word.
Please know that ICR will honor your gift as though it came from God's hand.
[body_edit] =>December is connected with gift-giving—sometimes for the wrong reasons. All of us have felt the pressure to "buy" something for family and/or friends. Our private conversations sometimes bemoan the obligations we feel to "get something" for so-and-so. Churches, mission organizations, humanitarian endeavors, endless charities—all try in one way or another to tweak the subtle pressure of "the season" in their respective favor.
The celebration of our Lord's physical birth into this world is certainly worthy of remembrance. But most of the world only "remembers" that the wise men from the east brought gifts to the baby Jesus—and use that event as justification for the Christmas celebration. But the reverential honor of the wise men is a far cry from the excessive and self-serving practice that now dominates the "Christian" world.
ICR would ask you to remember why and to Whom we give.
Jesus reserved His harshest criticism to "religious" practice that was either hypocritical or misdirected. In the Matthew 23 passage cited above, He pointed out that the gift itself had replaced the reason for the gift—and the motive of the giver. Perhaps it is worth reviewing some basics of discretionary giving.
The gift should be "unto the Lord" (Leviticus 23:38; Colossians 3:23). Sounds simple, but this calls for conscious dedication and a willing heart.
The gift should be for "the glory of" our Lord (I Corinthians 10:31). Again, sounds simple, but requires us to be careful what our gift may be used for in the hands of others.
The gift should do what "the Lord had commanded" (Numbers 36:2). This may be a little more complicated to insure, but our discretionary giving needs to be placed with those whose heart and ministry is clearly driven to implement and honor God's Word.
Please know that ICR will honor your gift as though it came from God's hand.
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Israel was under Mosaic Law, of course, and the New Testament Covenant has freed us from the obligations of those liturgical instructions. However, they were a "schoolmaster" (Galatians 3:24) to teach us about the relationship of God to His people.
This voluntary offering was designed to be given at various times and for many reasons—but if offered in "Thanksgiving" it was to be specially performed, as explained below.
The drama tells the story of Thanksgiving to God.
"By placing his hand upon the head of the animal, which had been brought to the altar of Jehovah for the purpose, the offerer signified that with this gift, which served to nourish and strengthen his own life, he gave up the substance of his life to the Lord, that he might thereby be strengthened both body and soul for a holy walk and conversation. To this end he slaughtered the victim and had the blood sprinkled by the priest against the altar, and the fat portions burned upon it, that in these altar-gifts his soul and his inner man might be grounded afresh in the gracious fellowship of the Lord. He then handed over the breast-piece by the process of waving, also the right leg, and a sacrificial cake of each kind, as a heave-offering from the whole to the Lord, who transferred these portions to the priests as His servants, that they might take part as His representatives in the sacrificial meal." (Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament; The Pentateuch, vol. II; Keil & Delitzsch, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, p. 330.)
Our "offerings" should be as honestly committed.
Think of the obvious comparisons: that which is used to "nourish and strengthen" our lives is offered in "thanksgiving" on the Lord's altar—to the Lord—which the Lord then gives a portion back as subsistence to those who serve Him. These voluntary "offerings" are freely given in thanksgiving to others who serve the Lord.
[body_edit] =>Israel was under Mosaic Law, of course, and the New Testament Covenant has freed us from the obligations of those liturgical instructions. However, they were a "schoolmaster" (Galatians 3:24) to teach us about the relationship of God to His people.
This voluntary offering was designed to be given at various times and for many reasons—but if offered in "Thanksgiving" it was to be specially performed, as explained below.
The drama tells the story of Thanksgiving to God.
"By placing his hand upon the head of the animal, which had been brought to the altar of Jehovah for the purpose, the offerer signified that with this gift, which served to nourish and strengthen his own life, he gave up the substance of his life to the Lord, that he might thereby be strengthened both body and soul for a holy walk and conversation. To this end he slaughtered the victim and had the blood sprinkled by the priest against the altar, and the fat portions burned upon it, that in these altar-gifts his soul and his inner man might be grounded afresh in the gracious fellowship of the Lord. He then handed over the breast-piece by the process of waving, also the right leg, and a sacrificial cake of each kind, as a heave-offering from the whole to the Lord, who transferred these portions to the priests as His servants, that they might take part as His representatives in the sacrificial meal." (Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament; The Pentateuch, vol. II; Keil & Delitzsch, Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, p. 330.)
Our "offerings" should be as honestly committed.
Think of the obvious comparisons: that which is used to "nourish and strengthen" our lives is offered in "thanksgiving" on the Lord's altar—to the Lord—which the Lord then gives a portion back as subsistence to those who serve Him. These voluntary "offerings" are freely given in thanksgiving to others who serve the Lord.
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For those of us who seek to follow the Lord's leading in our life, submitting to His example in the transfer of our earthly wealth should not be a very difficult concept. Jesus did not have many earthly possessions—and those few articles of clothing that he did own, were confiscated by the Romans at His crucifixion. But He exercised the one final earthly responsibility remaining to Him when he formally asked the apostle John to take care of His mother Mary (John 19:26-27).
Unfortunately many, if not most, do not make even the simplest plans.
Please make a formal, written will.
If you do not know how or need information about making a will, let us send you some basic information.
Please provide for your family.
There are many considerations here, but the Bible clearly says, "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel" (I Timothy 5:8).
Please consider sharing within the Kingdom.
Without specific instructions in your will or the conscious execution of charitable instruments in addition to your will, the "Romans" (U.S. tax laws) will "cast lots" for your "garments" (John 19:24).
Let us know how ICR can help.
ICR has developed a number of booklets that provide both conceptual and specific information about the transfer of wealth for your family and to the Lord's kingdom. Check the box on the return envelope for Stewardship information or call or drop us an e-mail. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
[body_edit] =>For those of us who seek to follow the Lord's leading in our life, submitting to His example in the transfer of our earthly wealth should not be a very difficult concept. Jesus did not have many earthly possessions—and those few articles of clothing that he did own, were confiscated by the Romans at His crucifixion. But He exercised the one final earthly responsibility remaining to Him when he formally asked the apostle John to take care of His mother Mary (John 19:26-27).
Unfortunately many, if not most, do not make even the simplest plans.
Please make a formal, written will.
If you do not know how or need information about making a will, let us send you some basic information.
Please provide for your family.
There are many considerations here, but the Bible clearly says, "But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel" (I Timothy 5:8).
Please consider sharing within the Kingdom.
Without specific instructions in your will or the conscious execution of charitable instruments in addition to your will, the "Romans" (U.S. tax laws) will "cast lots" for your "garments" (John 19:24).
Let us know how ICR can help.
ICR has developed a number of booklets that provide both conceptual and specific information about the transfer of wealth for your family and to the Lord's kingdom. Check the box on the return envelope for Stewardship information or call or drop us an e-mail. We'll get back to you as soon as we can.
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Part of our responsibility as "Stewards" (I Corinthians 4:2) is to be faithful with the financial assets that the Lord has allowed us to use. Normally, the more secure an instrument is, the lower the return; but to get a higher yield, the trade-off is usually higher risk. One privilege available to us that enables us to increase return and maintain security is the Charitable Gift Annuity. Fortunately we live in a country that encourages charitable giving.
This flexible Gift Annuity is very attractive:
- A guaranteed, nonfluctuating income for life.
- Usually, a greater return than is currently available on savings or securities.
- Substantial income tax savings.
- Possible savings on capital gains taxes and gift and estate taxes.
- The option of having another beneficiary receive the annuity for life as your survivor.
- The pleasure of knowing that your gift will ultimately serve and benefit the Lord's Kingdom.
Here's a recent example: a retired couple (he is 78 and she is 75) had 0,000 in a low interest security. By purchasing a two-life Gift Annuity with ICR, they will receive ,800 annually (considerably more than current interest rates) for the remainder of both of their lives. ,350 of that is tax free each year, and they qualify for a ,856 charitable deduction for 2002. The expected dollar payout to the couple will likely exceed the 0,000—not including savings from the tax deduction and the on-going tax free income portion.
They are pleased with the increase in income and delighted that they can assist ICR in the process. This way we are both able to "serve one another" as required by the Lord (Galatians 5:13).
[body_edit] =>Part of our responsibility as "Stewards" (I Corinthians 4:2) is to be faithful with the financial assets that the Lord has allowed us to use. Normally, the more secure an instrument is, the lower the return; but to get a higher yield, the trade-off is usually higher risk. One privilege available to us that enables us to increase return and maintain security is the Charitable Gift Annuity. Fortunately we live in a country that encourages charitable giving.
This flexible Gift Annuity is very attractive:
- A guaranteed, nonfluctuating income for life.
- Usually, a greater return than is currently available on savings or securities.
- Substantial income tax savings.
- Possible savings on capital gains taxes and gift and estate taxes.
- The option of having another beneficiary receive the annuity for life as your survivor.
- The pleasure of knowing that your gift will ultimately serve and benefit the Lord's Kingdom.
Here's a recent example: a retired couple (he is 78 and she is 75) had $150,000 in a low interest security. By purchasing a two-life Gift Annuity with ICR, they will receive $10,800 annually (considerably more than current interest rates) for the remainder of both of their lives. $6,350 of that is tax free each year, and they qualify for a $52,856 charitable deduction for 2002. The expected dollar payout to the couple will likely exceed the $150,000—not including savings from the tax deduction and the on-going tax free income portion.
They are pleased with the increase in income and delighted that they can assist ICR in the process. This way we are both able to "serve one another" as required by the Lord (Galatians 5:13).
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Since God is our "Father," and we are His "servants," it is hardly a stretch to understand that our "stewardship" responsibilities are to be conducted with the same dedication exemplified by the young Jesus. The New Covenant era continues the tributary and offering practice begun long before Moses—still focused on the eternal values of the souls of men and the word of God. The temporal property and wealth (tithes and offerings) are "rendered" to God, who through His churches and agencies, produces eternal wealth by the work of the Holy Spirit.
Classic Biblical Examples of Stewardship
Exodus 35—the Tabernacle building project
They were recently freed slaves under many generations of poverty and want.
They had been enriched by their slave owners with gold and property.
They all gave willingly, freely, until there was more than enough.
I Chronicles 28 and 29—the Temple fundraising project under
King DavidThey gave vast amounts of wealth and building materials.
The leaders and rulers gave huge riches.
The rest gave as they were able.
They did not build—their children did—they gave to the vision.
Consider these questions.
How am I doing managing my "Father's business"?
How well have I related to God in terms of manager and owner?
Do I have possessions that I try to exclude from God's ownership?
Do I feel freedom in my role as God's steward?
Have I abused the financial freedom that God has given me?
Do I sense the urgency of "my Father's business" as young Jesus did?
How is my "eternal bank account" doing?
What is my "risk tolerance" for eternal investments?
Could I "retire" on what I have given to the Lord's work?
[body_edit] =>Since God is our "Father," and we are His "servants," it is hardly a stretch to understand that our "stewardship" responsibilities are to be conducted with the same dedication exemplified by the young Jesus. The New Covenant era continues the tributary and offering practice begun long before Moses—still focused on the eternal values of the souls of men and the word of God. The temporal property and wealth (tithes and offerings) are "rendered" to God, who through His churches and agencies, produces eternal wealth by the work of the Holy Spirit.
Classic Biblical Examples of Stewardship
Exodus 35—the Tabernacle building project
They were recently freed slaves under many generations of poverty and want.
They had been enriched by their slave owners with gold and property.
They all gave willingly, freely, until there was more than enough.
I Chronicles 28 and 29—the Temple fundraising project under
King DavidThey gave vast amounts of wealth and building materials.
The leaders and rulers gave huge riches.
The rest gave as they were able.
They did not build—their children did—they gave to the vision.
Consider these questions.
How am I doing managing my "Father's business"?
How well have I related to God in terms of manager and owner?
Do I have possessions that I try to exclude from God's ownership?
Do I feel freedom in my role as God's steward?
Have I abused the financial freedom that God has given me?
Do I sense the urgency of "my Father's business" as young Jesus did?
How is my "eternal bank account" doing?
What is my "risk tolerance" for eternal investments?
Could I "retire" on what I have given to the Lord's work?
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