Understanding the Spirituality of True Stewardship seeks to remove the stigma of solicitation of money that has become attached to stewardship. As humans, we tend to look beyond the needs of others to see their faults, sometimes even chiding those less fortunate than us because of their circumstances. Stewardship allows us to look beyond the faults of our neighbors in order to supply their needs, just as Christ did when He healed the blind man (John 9:1-3).    Excerpt God Demonstrates His (Agape) Love to Man During one of the lowest points in man’s history, which began after the entrance of sin into the world, God continued to show His love towards Adam and Eve. The Bible says: Now Adam knew Eve his wife, and she conceived and bore Cain, and said, "I have acquired a man from the LORD" (Genesis 4:1). They continued to trust in the Lord and to look for demonstrations of His continued love for them. God used the system of stewardship to demonstrate to Adam and Eve, and to every human being that would follow, His everlasting love for the human race. God implemented the system of stewardship for our benefit and not for His. We are the ones in need of a reminder of God’s love and care for us. God’s system of stewardship required the repentant sinner to bring a sacrificial offering to the altar. The act of offering the sacrificial gift on the altar symbolized the death on Christ on the cross of Calvary for the sins of the world. As we follow the principles of stewardship in our lives, the Holy Spirit reminds us that God has made a way of escape from the penalty of sin, because of His agape love for us. Christ paid the price when He willingly gave His life on the cross for our sins (John 19:33-35).

Professional Reviews
Haven't You Read?
"Sealey determines to transform the practice of Christian stewardship from a “mere ritual” to a spiritual experience. Both the Old Testament and The New Testament are surveyed for stewardship teachings. Scripture quotations are liberally used throughout the book. This helpful book on Christian stewardship.. is worth reading."


Dr. James E. Carter– “Haven’t You Read..” - LBC Live (October-November-December 2003 Issue)


Louisiana Baptist Convention




A Must Read Book on Stewardship
"This book is replete with valuable insight and ideas. Christopher Sealey has taken time to do research beyond the norm on the subject of stewardship as it relates to the plan of salvation. Correlating the sacrificial system, salvation and stewardship. I have gleaned much by the way of usable information for my own approach to stewardship and would recommend this one for your library ."


Gil Webb – Stewardship Director, Central States Conference of Seventh-day Adventist

Stewardship Clarified
"I compliment the author on a very well done, very scripturally sound book. My copy has sticky notes sticking out from the pages – lots of good thoughts."


Dick Towner – Director, Stewardship Ministry - Willow Creek Community Church

Reader Reviews for "Understanding the Spirituality of True Stewardship"

Reviewed by Chris Wright	1/4/2008
Greetings Brother Sealey, I applaud your endeavors to bring a better understanding of stewardship to the community. I think once we truly make the most of what God has given us then we will truly find joy and our true purposes in this world. Continue to let your light shine & God Bless you as you humbly do his will so that others too may let their light shine through the darkness.
Reviewed by Rudelle Thomas (Reader)	2/5/2004
This is a much needed book for everyone. Christopher Sealey has truly enlighted the reader on the subject of Stewardship. I recommend this book for both individuals and ministries. It is an excellent teaching material!

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