Counsels on Stewardship -- Study Guide

Chapter 8 — Wholehearted Attachment to the Church

Evaluate anew the wholeheartedness of your attachment to God and His church. Please read CS 42-45 or CSA 32-34. CS-SG 14.1

9. Put in your own words the contrast between—
A. Those wholeheartedly attached to God and His cause CS 42:1, 2 or CSA 32:1, 2
B. And those strongly attached to the world. CS 42:1, 3; 43:1 or CSA 32:1, 3; 33:1 CS-SG 14.2

10. The spirit of the pioneers. CS-SG 14.3

“We are to stand as _______________________, willing to _______________________ the _______________________ of life itself, _______________________, in the service of God.” CS 44:1 or CSA 33:3 CS-SG 14.4

11. Instead of waiting for more appeals, what question should we ask ourselves? CS 44:3 or CSA 33:4
  CS-SG 14.5

12. List three specific purposes for which God has entrusted you with money. CS 45:2 or CSA 34:2
A. ______________________________________________
B. ______________________________________________
C. ______________________________________________ CS-SG 14.6

13. Do you squarely and personally face obvious financial needs in God’s cause and see them as part of His plan to share the gospel? CS 45:3 or CSA 34:3
A. God Himself originates the plans for advancement of His work. True False
B. God Himself has provided His people with a surplus of means, so we may cheerfully respond to calls for help. True False
C. If “His people” faithfully bring to His treasury the means lent them,
1. Many souls will be won to the truth. True False
2. Christ’s coming will be hastened. True False CS-SG 14.7