Tag Archives: money

For Richer or For Poorer?

We most often hear this phrase, “for richer or for poorer” in wedding vows, but I believe this phrase may also be used to describe a core issue for us in regards to our giving.  Let me explain. I have observed over the years that one of the most compelling disincentives to people’s giving is [...]

…For Money

Recently I attended a conference and one of the main speakers made a passing comment in his presentation that froze me in that moment. He said, “Judas betrayed Jesus for money.”  I have known all my life that Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver, but for some reason it wasn’t until that very [...]

The Biblical Basis for Stewardship and Giving

THE BIBLICAL CONCEPT OF STEWARDSHIP It’s not how much of my money will I give to God, but how much of God’s money will I keep for myself. – Oswald Smith Make all you can, save all you can, give all you can. – John Wesley If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, [...]