Project Gutenberg 2005-05-12 Public domain in the USA. 86 Clark, Sereno D. (Sereno Dickenson) 1809 1887 Clark, Sereno D. (Sereno Dickinson) The faithful steward : $b or, systematic beneficence an essential of Christian character E-text prepared by Jared Fuller "The Faithful Steward" by Sereno D. Clark is a theological treatise conceived in the mid-19th century. This work emphasizes the concept of systematic beneficence as a crucial aspect of Christian character, advocating for a structured approach to charitable contributions. Clark largely frames his arguments around the moral obligation of Christians to incorporate systematic giving into their lives, highlighting the spiritual, ethical, and practical dimensions of such behavior. At the start of the text, the author introduces the fundamental idea that humans, created in the image of God, are called to emulate divine generosity through active benevolence. He discusses the significance of cultivating a disciplined system of giving, grounded not only in scriptural directives but also as a necessary counteraction to humanity's natural tendency towards selfishness. Clark's initial arguments revolve around the necessity of understanding and implementing a thoughtful and consistent approach to beneficence, which is depicted as essential for spiritual fulfillment and societal improvement. The opening portion sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of both general and individual approaches to charitable giving, aiming to inspire readers to reflect deeply on their own practices of generosity and their implications for both personal devotion and communal responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Christian stewardship Finance, Personal -- Religious aspects -- Christianity BV Text Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Religion/Spirituality 183505 2025-07-07T04:25:32.150277 text/html 183380 2025-01-15T00:17:22.894151 text/html 145845 2025-07-07T04:25:37.281247 application/epub+zip 146817 2025-07-07T04:25:34.678273 application/epub+zip 129324 2025-07-07T04:25:33.662251 application/epub+zip 269483 2025-07-07T04:25:39.345243 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 258321 2025-07-07T04:25:36.683298 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 231877 2022-09-07T23:52:32.479680 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 171272 2025-07-07T04:25:31.908307 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 171127 2020-12-14T11:59:15 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18033 2025-07-07T04:25:39.461234 application/rdf+xml 13638 2025-07-07T04:25:34.141270 image/jpeg 3297 2025-07-07T04:25:33.900251 image/jpeg 64235 2020-12-14T11:59:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 144468 2025-07-07T04:25:32.165274 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog