When I think of stewardship it brings to mind a story about a small Church located in a farming community. The pastor of the church would call on every member of the congregation as part of the annual pledge campaign.

The next home he was going to visit was Farmer Brown’s. Now Mr. Brown was known in the community to be very frugal with his finance’s; if you know what I mean.

The pastor asked Farmer Brown "if you had two brand-new tractors would you be willing to give one of them to the church?" "O Surely pastor if I had two brand-new tractors I would gladly sell one and give the money to the church."

"Farmer Brown if you inherited $2 million would you give 1/10 to the church?" "O Pastor I would surely give at least 1/10

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