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PROPER USE OF CHURCH FINANCES
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
2 Corinthians 8:16-24
2 Corinthians 1:12
 
“Providing for honest things
… in the sight of men.”
 
PROPER USE OF CHURCH FINANCES
 
What then is the proper use of church funds? The Bible teaches us that the gifts from God’s people be used as follows:
 
• For the support of missionary and gospel work, and the edification of the saints (Phil 4:15-16; 1 Cor 9:4-11)
 
• In support of the poor and needy (2 Cor 8-9; Rom 15:26)
 
• The support of church workers and pastors (1 Tim 5:17-18; 1 Cor 9:11-14)
 
Churches must take financial integrity seriously. God’s money must be put to its proper use of promoting the cause of Christ. To ensure transparency and accountability in the process, all collections should be meticulously recorded and reviewed. Major financial decisions should also be declared honestly and openly to the congregation. The church leadership must be prepared to explain these financial decisions in the light of God’s Word.
 
The handling of church finances is a serious matter. No trustee of the funds should ever handle them carelessly for they belong to God. Any church leadership that is not prepared to handle funds cleanly, responsibly, transparently and biblically will find itself spiritually disqualified. If the leadership of a church cannot be trusted to handle earthly monies, how can it be trusted to look after the souls of men. May our churches be found to handle her funds in the fear of the LORD!
 
Kent summed up this section well: “From this collection … the modern reader can learn the importance of a right attitude toward money. The Christian is a steward of God’s property. He must be sensitive to the wisest use of the goods which he has been entrusted, and be aware of the needs of his fellow members in the body of Christ.”
 
THOUGHT: How should I use my resources to benefit others?
PRAYER: Father, direct me to use my finances rightly.

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