"A man's pocketbook, Martin Luther said, is the last piece of him to be converted."
Read this startling article about giving in the church today. It is sad, shameful, and disappointing. 5% of Christians cover 60% of the giving! 25% of Christians give nothing!
Read this quote from the article:
American Christians' lack of generosity might not be as shocking if it didn't contrast so starkly with their astounding wealth. Passing the Plate's researchers say committed American Christians—those who say their faith is very important to them and those who attend church at least twice a month—earn more than $2.5 trillion dollars every year. On their own, these Christians could be admitted to the G7, the group of the world's seven largest economies. Smith and his coauthors estimate that if these Christians gave away 10 percent of their after-tax earnings, they would add another $46 billion to ministry around the world.$46 billion! Imagine! That could change the world - every year!
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
Come on Christians, are we building up God's kingdom or our own? Get your priorities straight. Get out of debt. Repent of greed, selfishness, worldliness, secularism, and living for yourself.
Give!
My family commits to serve the Lord - including with the money that he has entrusted us to be stewards of.
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