Giving in God’s House

Last month we considered the importance of personal giving. We emphasized the idea that proper giving is rooted in the love of God. When that love is in our hearts we then feel the desire to give liberally as we have been blessed. The burden of this present article is to consider the methods used in our churches to encourage Christian giving. In article 11 of our church order we read that the consistory, as representing the congregation, shall also be bound to provide for the proper support of...