• Psalm 24:1
    The earth is the LORD’s, and all its fullness,
    The world and those who dwell therein.

     
  • Haggai 2:8
    ‘The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine,’ says the LORD of hosts.
     
  • Psalm 50:10-12
    For every beast of the forest is Mine,
    And the cattle on a thousand hills.
    I know all the birds of the mountains,
    And the wild beasts of the field are Mine. “If I were hungry, I would not tell you;
    For the world is Mine, and all its fullness.

     
  • Malachi 3:8-10
    "Will a man rob God?
    Yet you have robbed Me!
    But you say,
    "In what way have we robbed You?"
    In tithes and offerings.
    You are cursed with a curse,
    For you have robbed Me,
    Even this whole nation.
    Bring all the tithes into the storehouse,
    That there may be food in My house,
    And try Me now in this,"
    Says the LORD of hosts,
    "If I will not open for you the windows of heaven
    And pour out for you such blessing
    That there will not be room enough to receive it.

     
  • Genesis 14:19
    And he blessed him and said:
    "Blessed be Abram of God Most High,
    Possessor of heaven and earth;
     
  • Job 41:11
    Who has preceded Me, that I should pay him?
    Everything under heaven is Mine.
     
  • Exodus 19:5
    Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for God's Ownership of Everything


Resources

God, Socialism, and Offerings

Sermonette by John W. Ritenbaugh

Socialism is enforced slavery to government, founded on no religious principle, but on the poisonous fruits of 'progressive' humanism.


What Does God Really Want? (Part 4)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh

God is the Creator and the ultimate Owner of everything. As the Giver of all things, He entrusts His creation to humanity, granting dominion over the earth and its resources. Whether converted or unconverted, all are stewards of what belongs to Him. The silver, the gold, the animals, the land—everything is His. Even what …


Passover of the Most High God

'Ready Answer' by David C. Grabbe

The title "Most High" for God, first mentioned in connection with Passover, carries profound significance as it describes Him as the possessor of heaven and earth. This title reflects not a distant landlord but a deeply caring Owner whose governance over creation springs from a will and purpose that are inherently good. The Most …


Tithing

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

Everything that exists belongs to God. He has the right to keep everything for Himself, but He chooses to share with human beings. He does not need to pay or repay anyone, or ask for anything. Silver and gold are symbolic of everything of value. When we give God back the tithe that is His to begin with, He blesses us abundantly …


Tithing (1995)

Bible Study by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The subject of tithing is bound to spawn arguments in this time, but the biblical teaching about it is very simple: The tithe is God's and still in force!


This Land Is Our Land

'Prophecy Watch' by Mike Ford

More and more land is owned by the government—a situation that contradicts the biblical principles concerning individual land ownership.


Ending Your Financial Worries

Herbert W. Armstrong Booklet

Even with all the political problems hanging over us, Americans are most concerned about their personal finances. Here is how your financial problems can be solved!


Our Stewardship

Sermonette by Bill Onisick

After we are baptized and become members of God's church, we inherit a new primary job and responsibility: to become a steward.



For more resources, please see the library topic for God's Ownership of Everything