Counsels on Stewardship -- Study Guide

Chapter 40 — Freewill Offerings

The place of motive in giving is continued in this chapter. Not only will giving be done because we love God, it will be done willingly and cheerfully. Please read CS 198-200 or CSA 126, 127. CS-SG 38.5

15. Observe how coercion is absent when love is present. CS-SG 38.6

“If we have _______________________ our _______________________ to Jesus, we also shall _______________________ our _______________________ to Him.” CS 198:2 or CSA 126:2 CS-SG 38.7

16. A. It is better not to give at all than to give grudgingly. True False CS 199:2 or CSA 127:2 CS-SG 38.8

B. We mock God if we give when we don’t have the spirit to give freely. True False CS 199:2 or CSA 127:2 CS-SG 38.9

17. Reasons for uncertain gifts. CS-SG 38.10

“The ___________ of __________ would no longer be dependent on the _________________ _________________ of impulse, and ____________ according to the _____________ feelings of men.” CS 199:4; 200:1 or CSA 127:3 CS-SG 38.11