KiNGdOM StEwARdShiP - The Lausanne Global Conversation ...
KiNGdOM StEwARdShiP - The Lausanne Global Conversation ...
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D i s m a n t l i n g<br />
S t r o n g h o l d s<br />
Challenges to Generous and<br />
Effective Stewardship<br />
Effective Stewardship<br />
Paul Schultheis<br />
<strong>The</strong> central goal of resource mobilization is the wise deployment<br />
and effective stewardship of limited resources for greater<br />
kingdom impact. However, many things prevent individuals<br />
and groups of people from reaching their potential in giving;<br />
these can be considered “strongholds”<br />
<strong>The</strong> Greek word for stronghold means “a fortress,” but it is<br />
also used in Scripture as a metaphor for that which is based<br />
on human confidence or pride instead of God’s input and<br />
guidance.<br />
<strong>The</strong> apostle Paul uses the term strongholds in 2 Corinthians<br />
10:4: “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but<br />
mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds.”<br />
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