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1). Stewardship Quotes for Preaching
Copyright 2006 Rod Rogers
Good illustrations are vital for maximum impact in preaching on stewardship. The following quotes should prove helpful to you as you preach your church into faithful giving.
Tithing
"I never would have been able to tithe the first million dollars I ever made if I had not tithed my first salary, which was $1.50 per week." - John D.
2). The Truth About The Tithe
Copyright 2006 Rod Rogers
I don’t believe that the new covenant believer is commanded anywhere in the Bible to give ten percent of his income to God. If, having read this article, you still believe the Bible specifically commands us to tithe, then you should practice and teach it. God will bless you and your church as result. However, I invite you to consider the following summary of the biblical teaching on tithing.
3). Dumb Things People Say about Preaching on Stewardship
Copyright 2006 Rod Rogers
We had just begun to pass the food around the table at Thanksgiving dinner last year when a friend of the family said, 'The reason our church's giving is good is because our pastor never preaches about money.' I responded as casually as I could, 'So you’re saying that your church’s giving is good because your pastor never preaches any of the countless biblical passages about money?'
She didn't answer me and I let the conversation flow in other directions.
4). When Preaching on Money, Don't Be More “Spiritual” Than God
Copyright 2006 Rod Rogers
In spite of the fact that God makes numerous promises of financial rewards for generous giving, many church leaders are too “spiritual” to preach them. They grow visibly agitated when these promises are mentioned, and are quick to qualify them. For example, in “10 Principles of Giving,” an otherwise outstanding exposition of 2 Corinthians 8 and 9, Dr.
5). Is Tithing a Sin?
Copyright 2006 Rod Rogers
Is it a sin to tithe?
No. Yes.
No, tithing (giving a tenth) is not a sin if the actual dollar amount is sacrificial, proportionate to the level of your financial prosperity, and generous. Whatever you think about the applicability of Old Testament tithing laws to the new covenant believer (see my article 'The Truth about the Tithe'), the New Testament clearly lays out the following minimal requirements for acceptable giving:
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6). 5 Qualities to Look for in a Stewardship Consultant
Copyright 2006 Rod Rogers
With only 4 percent of American church members tithing, many churches badly need a boost in offerings. Unfortunately, most of us pastors have no training in stewardship development and have no idea how to lead people to generous, biblical giving.
The Bible tells us what to do in this situation: Hire a stewardship consultant.
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