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Give
 The maturing disciple knows that everything
belongs to God; we are merely caretakers and managers. In response to God’s touch in
our lives, we offer ourselves joyfully to others: our time, our talent and our financial
treasures. God has blessed us abundantly, providing us “with food and clothing, home
and family, daily work, and all I need from day to day” (Luther’s Small
Catechism). In and through our baptism we receive and discover our spiritual gifts. The
growing disciple finds ways to unpack and use those gifts for the sake of Jesus, the
church and the world. Knowing God has entrusted us with abilities and goods we ask,
“How can we use these resources to love God?” Thus we do not waste time striving
to be rich in things, but to be rich in love. The maturing disciple is also maturing in
financial stewardship, understands the biblical concept of the tithe and is growing in
sacrificial and joyful giving toward and beyond a ten percent response in all areas of
life.
Part of the disciples job description is to give freely.
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