Seven Deadly Sins of Church Stewardship

“I have come to know my congregation well enough to know that I can preach about sex anytime, and I can preach about politics most of the time, but I still can’t preach about money anytime.”  This sentiment sums up the challenge faced by many pastors across North American churches.  How did we get to the place where preaching and teaching on money and stewardship was viewed so negatively?  Why is it so hard for us to talk openly and honestly about our possessions, our spending habits and our giving decisions in our houses of worship?  When Jesus mentioned money so frequently, and so often in relationship to the kingdom of God, why do we talk to so little about it in His church?…

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