Counsels on Stewardship -- Study Guide

Chapter 33 — Sympathy for the Poor

This chapter reminds us that, as stewards of wealth, we are to have sympathy for those who may not have enough of the necessities of life. Please read CS 160-167 or CSA 107-109. CS-SG 33.1

23. Imagine the lifestyles Jesus could have had when He was on earth. Contemplate why He made the choice He did. “Our Saviour, during all His sojourn on earth, shared the lot of the _______________________ and _______________________. Self-denial and _______________________ characterized His life.” CS 160:3; 161:1 or CSA 107:1 CS-SG 33.2

24. Here is an amazing example: CS-SG 33.3

“God recognizes no _______________________ of _______________________. With Him there is no _______________________. In His sight, men are simply men, _______________________ or _______________________.” CS 162:3 or CSA 107:4 CS-SG 33.4

25. What miracle does the Lord use today to provide for the bereaved widow and the fatherless? CS-SG 33.5

“But He works a miracle upon _______________________, He _______________________ from the soul, He _______________________ the fountain of _______________________.” CS 163:4 or CSA 108:4 CS-SG 33.6

26. Is it possible to err in giving gifts of money to the poor who do not work or practice economy, instead of using the funds for other types of missionary work? Yes No CS 166:1 or CSA 109:2
  CS-SG 33.7