"The first requisite of stewardship is to give ourselves to God. Thus, a logical recognition of God's absolute ownership should follow."

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Source : Stephen F. Olford (1972). “The Grace of Giving: A Biblical Study of Christian Stewardship”, p.12, Kregel Publications

Stephen F Olford

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