u. Stewardship – 21

21. Stewardship:

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.)

History of Doctrinal Development

A Report on the Use of Tithe in the Seventh-day Adventist Church
F. Donald Yost, Bert Haloviak, 1976

Business Proceedings for Systematic Benevolence plan, June 3-6, 1859

James White Reads Address Re: Systematic Benevolence, June 4, 1859