David reminds us in Psalm 24:1 that everything belongs to God. He is the owner. The earth is the Lord’s and everything in it, 

the world and all who live in it. Paul reminds Timothy of God’s ownership in 1Timothy 6:7. For we brought nothing into the 

world, and we can take nothing out of it. In the self centered society that we live in today God’s words to his special people 

Israel in Deuteronomy 8:18 are still relevant. But remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth. These verses help us to understand God’s ownership and that in response or gratitude to that ownership 

we give offerings to him. In addition, as his children by baptism and faith we are Christian stewards.