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Reflective Exercise: Engaging the Heart
As stewards of the living God, we must constantly ask ourselves
these questions.
What is my life goal, and what is the passion of my
life?
In what area must I be careful this year to choose the
best and not just the good?
What lesson is God teaching me at this time?
What is God asking me to do this year?
What is the focus of my heart? Is it on Jesus Christ?
What am I thinking about? Am I prideful or humble
before my God?
What has God asked me to do? When will I start?
Ten Principles for Giving as a Biblical Steward
God owns everything and does not need our money. He is
trying to raise responsible children and wants us to learn to be
profitable and effective stewards. Following are ten principles
for giving as a biblical steward.
1. We are to give regularly and proportionately
(1 Cor. 16:2).
2. We should not give out of fear or human effort to
keep the law. For example, did you know that the
three tithes in the Old Testament added up to 23
percent annually, not 10 percent? (Num. 18; Deut.
12, 14; Mal. 3:10).
3. We should give voluntarily out of love and gratitude
to God (2 Cor. 8:3, 8).
4. We should give out of gratitude for what God has
done in Christ and not to justify ourselves. God
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