
The Bible teaches us in (Malachi 3:10) "Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the Lord Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it."
We also learn about our personal responsibility to share with others and warns against selfishness and misuse of God’s economic resources. The Apostle Paul said in (2 Corinthians 8:2) “Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” Being good stewards of God's gifts is not just a means for the church to raise money. It is a way of life that recognizes that everything we have is God’s and we are simply managing those resources while here on earth.
Methodist Approach to Stewardship
John Wesley urged those in connection with him to “earn all you can and save all you can so that you can give all you can.” He modeled modest living and sacrificial giving. Wesley made sure that those early classes of “Methodists” took weekly offerings to help others in need. Today, we, as United Methodists, join others to help all of God’s children whenever and wherever we can. As the body of Christ, we experience joy through giving with generous hearts.
The Gospel of Matthew reminds us "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
(Matt: 6:21)
We also learn about our personal responsibility to share with others and warns against selfishness and misuse of God’s economic resources. The Apostle Paul said in (2 Corinthians 8:2) “Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” Being good stewards of God's gifts is not just a means for the church to raise money. It is a way of life that recognizes that everything we have is God’s and we are simply managing those resources while here on earth.
Methodist Approach to Stewardship
John Wesley urged those in connection with him to “earn all you can and save all you can so that you can give all you can.” He modeled modest living and sacrificial giving. Wesley made sure that those early classes of “Methodists” took weekly offerings to help others in need. Today, we, as United Methodists, join others to help all of God’s children whenever and wherever we can. As the body of Christ, we experience joy through giving with generous hearts.
The Gospel of Matthew reminds us "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."
(Matt: 6:21)