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October 3, 2008
Empty tomb research reveals the reality of money and power
Analyzing 30 years work of chruch giving, Empty Tomb came to the conclusion that church members often donate to the church for all the wrong reasons.
Some of the notable ones:
1. Control - THEY want what THEY paid for.
2. Service - Some see church as a personal service such as pastoral visits when sick, etc.
3. Membership Dues - Some give as if they subscribed to church much like cable tv or even membership in local country club.
This should be a wake up call for all church leaders that we constantly need to be planting the seeds of Biblical stewardship. Giving is first and foremost a spiritual discipline. I would bet that individuals who view church giving in these ways are not experiencing true spiritual transoformation in their lives.
The ultimate question is how many people sitting in your pews are giving for these reasons. Do you know?
Posted by bstroup at October 3, 2008 1:14 AM
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