Two days ago I posted an excerpt of the ECC 2012 statement. Here’s part of their 2013 resolution.
“God calls us to live as generous stewards in response to God’s abundance and sustenance. Christ’s life, death, and resurrection free us to see wealth and possessions differently, to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness (Matthew 6:33). The Holy Spirit reminds us that our identity is secure because of our relationship with God in Christ, not from what we own and control (Romans 8:16).
God calls the church to be the primary formational community that shapes disciples for lives of stewardship and generosity. Whether we have much or little, we are all called to put our hope and trust in God, be content and thankful, and to give abundantly and cheerfully (Luke 12:16-21; 16:10-13; Philippians 4:11-13; 2 Corinthians 9:7).”
2013 Stewardship and Generosity in the Church. This resolution was adopted by the delegates to the 128th Covenant Annual Meeting, June 2013.
Father in heaven, form us into a community of disciples that generously shows your love to the world each and every day of 2015. Do this by the power of the Holy Spirit for your glory we pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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