Counsels on Stewardship -- Study Guide

Chapter 35 — Precious in God’s Sight

Have you observed Christians who give beyond what appears to be their “ability to give”? Is it realistic? Does it indicate love and a higher spiritual experience? Or is it ridiculous, blind, and spurious devotion? This brief chapter gives God’s viewpoint. Please read CS 177-180 or CSA 115, 116. CS-SG 36.3

4. Is it possible a person who gives money and/or labor far beyond his/her ability is manifesting a superior wisdom? Yes No CS 177:2, 3 or CSA 115:1, 2 CS-SG 36.4

5. Discover a spiritual experience seldom witnessed today.
A. “______________________ in _______________________, who had experienced the _______________________ influences of the truth, and who therefore prized it, and felt _______________________ to God for it, have thought that they could and should _______________________ themselves of even the _______________________ of life, in order to bring in their _______________________ to the treasury of the Lord.” CS 179:1 or CSA 115:3
B. Thought question: Do you think a person will be saved who does not love God enough to deprive self of clothing or sell a very valued possession in order to bring offerings of love to God? Yes No CS 179:1 or CSA 115:3 CS-SG 36.5