Faith and Practice
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Part I: Friends History, Belief, and Practice
Chapter 3—Faith in Action
C. Stewardship
Friends believe that the Old Testament practice of giving one-tenth (a tithe) of personal income for Kingdom ministry is a foundational principle for Christian stewardship. Jesus’ command for sacrificial giving exceeds this principle and New Testament writers teach that true giving goes beyond the tithe. Time, talent, and treasure belong to the Lord. Believers are called to be good stewards of all the gifts of life God has given.
Friends are urged to
- refrain from which includes lotteries;
- make their wills while healthy and with sound judgment so that distribution of property may be done in justice, with wisdom, and to the satisfaction of their own minds;
- consider the financial needs of the ministries of the local church and the Yearly Meeting, as well as worthy parachurch organizations, in the practice of stewardship, which includes tithes, offerings, wills, and estates;
- consider the stewardship of gifts of ministry and stewardship of the earth.
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