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Money Matters

Introduction:

“Tithing” (the act of giving money or material possessions to the church) rests under the larger umbrella of Stewardship. Stewardship is the biblical principle of correctly viewing and handling all of your resources as gifts from God’s money, time, gifts, talents, and possessions. You are not an owner, but a steward. A steward is someone who manages or handles the affairs of another according to their intended purposes. Therefore, stewardship is about handling your resources in the way God intended for you.

Where is your heart? Sounds like an odd question. Jesus said,

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”

Matthew 6:19-21

Your heart is where your treasure is. Ultimately, stewardship is not a money matter but a heart matter.

Our goal is to see you experience “shalom”, a sense of wholeness and delight, in your personal financial dealings. God’s pattern for your life is one of freedom from a dependence on money. It’s a wholehearted trust in God’s providing for your needs.

Resources:

Here are links to documentation and other websites on the subject of stewardship:

River Rock's Partnership Manual: Download!

Dave Ramsey: Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, an extremely popular national radio personality and best-selling author of The Total Money Makeover. In his latest book, Ramsey exemplifies his life’s work of teaching others how to be financially responsible, so they can acquire enough wealth to take care of loved ones, live prosperously into old age, and give generously to others.

Barnabas Foundation: Barnabas Foundation advances God's kingdom by providing quality planned giving and estate planning services. Read and/or sign up for their stewardship newsletter, First Fruits Findings.

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If you have burning questions about… well…anything…that you would like to talk with Pastor Chuck about, you are welcome to join him for coffee every Tuesday evening at It's A Grind on East Bidwell. If this time does not work in your schedule, just let P...

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If you have burning questions about… well…anything…that you would like to talk with Pastor Chuck about, you are welcome to join him for coffee every Friday morning at It's A Grind on East Bidwell. If this time does not work in your schedule, just let Pa...

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