Biblical principles for handling money—stewardship, giving, saving, debt, and contentment.
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 11064 The word “stewardship” appears regularly in Christian vocabulary, often in the context of annual giving campaigns or building projects. But biblical stewardship is a far richer and more comprehensive concept than fundraising language suggests. It touches every area of life, from money and possessions to time, abilities, relationships, and the gospel itself. Understanding…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 11063 The idea that Christians should be poor, or that poverty is somehow more spiritual than financial comfort, has deep roots in church history and continues to shape how many believers think about money. Monastic vows of poverty, the example of Saint Francis, and the powerful imagery of Jesus with “nowhere to lay his…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 11003 The question of tithing generates strong opinions among Christians. Some insist that giving ten percent of income is a binding obligation. Others argue that tithing was an Old Testament law that does not apply to New Testament believers. What does Scripture actually teach, and how should we think about this today? Tithing in…
Reading Time: 5 minutesQuestion 11004 Beyond the question of tithing lies the broader question of Christian giving. How should we think about our money and possessions? What does Scripture teach about generosity, stewardship, and the use of our resources for God’s kingdom? Everything Belongs to God The starting point for biblical giving is recognising that we own nothing….
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 11093 The question of how Christians should give to the church touches on stewardship, worship, gratitude, and the practical reality that local churches need financial resources to carry out their mission. It is also a question where popular teaching has often imported assumptions, whether from the Old Testament tithing system or from the prosperity…
Reading Time: 4 minutesQuestion 11080 The prosperity gospel is one of the most widespread and most destructive distortions in contemporary Christianity. Its core claim, that financial wealth and physical health are God’s will for every believer and the guaranteed result of sufficient faith and giving, has spread across television, the internet, and large sections of global Christianity, promising…