Stewardship Myths and Truths
Literal definition of Stewardship:
“Holding in trust and managing the estate of another.”
Myth |
Truth |
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“A tithe (10%) is God’s.” |
“All 100% belongs to God.” |
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“Giving to the church is giving to God.” |
“Using all our resources faithfully is giving to God.” |
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“Stewardship is our responsibility to the church.” |
“Stewardship is our responsibility AS the church.” |
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“Stewardship is about money.” |
“Stewardship is about life.” |
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“Financial stewardship encourages equal gifts.” |
“Financial stewardship encourages equal sacrifice.” |
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“Give until it hurts!” |
“Give until it feels good!” |
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“We give as we are informed.” |
“We give as we believe.” |
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“We give as we prosper.” |
“We give as we believe.” |
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“We give according to need.” |
“We give as we believe.” |
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“We give as we are able.” |
“We give as we believe.” |
Stewards are people who guide and help and make things
work. For example, stewards are very
effective at
