Counsels on Stewardship -- Study Guide

Chapter 22 — Education by Ministers and Church Officers

This chapter contains some of the most forthright statements in the book. Contemplate the seriousness with which God views tithe and offerings. Please read CS 104-107 or CSA 74-77. CS-SG 22.6

25. Consider this promise:
“If they _______________________ to do their whole duty in _______________________ the people to be _______________________ in _______________________ to God His own, there _______________________ be a _______________________ of _______________________ in the _______________________ to carry forward the Lord’s work.” CS 104:1 or CSA 74:1 CS-SG 23.1

26. Who has responsibility for tithe-and-offering education in the churches? CS 106:2, 4; 107:1 or CSA 76:2, 4; 77:1 CS-SG 23.2

27. If pastors fail to set before the church the importance of returning God’s tithe, they should be relieved of their responsibilities. True False CS 106:2 or CSA 76:2 CS-SG 23.3

28. Are the blessings of the rich within reach of the poor? Yes No CS 107:2 or CSA 77:2 CS-SG 23.4

29. The motive with which we work, not the amount, determines the value of service or gifts. True False CS 107:2 or CSA 77:2 CS-SG 23.5

“But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:6, 7). CS-SG 23.6