In his book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations, United Methodist Bishop Robert Schnase makes these statements about becoming an Extravagant Giver:
- Generosity enlarges the soul, realigns priorities, connects people to the Body of Christ and strengthens congregations to fulfill Christ’s ministries.
- How people use what they have matters to God.
- All Christians practice generosity while some are particularly gifted by the Spirit to give in extraordinary measures.
- At some point, followers of Jesus must decide whether they will listen to the wisdom of the world or to the wisdom of God.
- Offering money and other possessions to God results from generosity of heart rather than from mere duty or obligation.
- Giving is always extravagant, life changing, and joyous.
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Five Practices... rocks! Have you read "unchristian" by Kinnaman & Lyons?
ReplyDeleteThanks for today's quote.I recently attended an event that Bishop Schnase led for our Conference.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Rev. Barb York, Pennsylvania