We are God’s stewards, entrusted by Him with time and opportunities,
abilities and possessions, and the blessings of the earth and its resources. We are responsible
to Him for their proper use. We acknowledge God’s ownership by faithful service to Him and
our fellow men, and by returning tithes and giving offerings for the proclamation of His gospel
and the support and growth of His church. Stewardship is a privilege given to us by God for
nurture in love and the victory over selfishness and covetousness. The steward rejoices in the
blessings that come to others as a result of his faithfulness. (Gen. 1:26-28; 2:15; 1 Chron.
29:14; Haggai 1:3-11; Mal. 3:8-12; 1 Cor. 9:9-14; Matt. 23:23; 2 Cor. 8:1-15; Rom. 15:26, 27.)