Theological Reflections on Matthew 19:16–26 in Nurturing the Giving Ministry of Generation Z

Abstract

This study aims to reflect on Matthew 19:16–26 as a theological offer to foster the capacity of financial giving practices in spiritual ministry for Generation Z. This is to anticipate the theology of prosperity, which is often misused, and the selfish management of wealth. This theological reflection is essential to understand that Generation Z views spiritual growth separately from the practice of blessing. The impact is that Generation Z needs to care more to support funds in spiritual activities and services around them. The research method applied consists in a descriptive qualitative approach through constructive analysis of scientific discourse. With the use of this method, it is argued that Generation Z needs some basic theological reflection regarding using God’s blessings to give funds and treasures after the COVID-19 pandemic in support of spiritual activities around them.

Keywords

• finance
• generation Z
• faith practice
• spirituality
• giving ministry