- Wed, May 08, 2013
- Money and Giving
Q&A with Generous Giving Champions (audio)
Randy answers questions from the Generous Giving Champions group at a gathering in February 2013.
Randy answers questions from the Generous Giving Champions group at a gathering in February 2013.
Sometimes Christians get sidetracked from their central mission as God's stewards through illegitimate or secondary financial concerns. In my opinion, one example is the tax protest movement that now includes thousands of Christians across the country, many of whom use their church contacts to propagate their cause. Usually, they refuse to pay income tax, citing innumerable reasons why taxes are unjust and unconstitutional. They do this despite the fact that in a much more unjust society, Paul commanded the Roman Christians to obey their government and pay their taxes (Romans 13:1-7).
Where should I invest the money God has entrusted to me as his steward, his money manager? How can I tell what’s a good place to give to and what isn’t?
These key scripture verses on financial stewardship are arranged according to the six principles found in Randy Alcorn’s book The Treasure Principle: Discovering the Secret of Joyful Giving. They were arranged and posted by the Mission Increase Foundation as guiding principles for donors to their organization.
Discussion questions for Randy's book Managing God's Money. Great for group or individual use. Printable PDF available.
I’m a healthcare professional and charge a monthly fee for some specific health training benefits to help clients further improve their strength and fitness. But I’m wondering if I’m doing something wrong/ungodly with this type of extra service. My concern is that I don't want to add to problems of consumer spending, insufficient tithing and giving and helping the poor, and of interfering with savings. Perhaps I need to brainstorm a different price structure?
Of all you've written about stewardship, what's the single most important point you'd want people to grasp about why they should be generous stewards for the kingdom?
Randy Alcorn shares his personal experience in discovering the joy of honoring God with one's possessions through an interview with The Chimes, Biola University's student newspaper.
Because of the inexpensive nature of the book, there is no reason every church in America couldn't do what we've done. I pray the truth of Scripture on this topic settles deep in the hearts of Christians everywhere.
Question from a reader:
What do you think is the best curriculum out there for teaching Christian financial principles? Is there any curriculum based on your books?