Wednesday, November 11, 2009

EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY

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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2 comments:

  1. Five Practices... rocks! Have you read "unchristian" by Kinnaman & Lyons?

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  2. Thanks for today's quote.I recently attended an event that Bishop Schnase led for our Conference.

    Blessings,

    Rev. Barb York, Pennsylvania

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