Biblical Principles Behind Giving
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1.God expects us to be good stewards of what He has given us.
2 Corinthians 9:6 The point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.
Proverbs 11:24 One person gives freely, yet gains more; another withholds what is right, only to become poor.
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2.God is less interested in the amount we give than the attitude with which we give.
2 Corinthians 9:7 Each person should do as he has decided in his heart — not reluctantly or out of compulsion, since God loves a cheerful giver
Proverbs 11:25 CSB – 25 A generous person will be enriched, and the one who gives a drink of water will receive water.
Proverbs 22:9 CSB – 9 A generous person will be blessed, for he shares his food with the poor.
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3.God rewards giving.
2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make every grace overflow to you, so that in every way, always having everything you need, you may excel in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:10-11 – 10 Now the one who provides seed for the sower and bread for food will also provide and multiply your seed and increase the harvest of your righteousness. 11 You will be enriched in every way for all generosity, which produces thanksgiving to God through us.
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Does God Bless those Who Give?
YES!
➜ of conscience – A rest in the mind knowing that you are walking in obedience.
➜ A of God’s love – Knowing that he loves you and that no matter what you give that does not change.
➜ – a state of happiness and peace of mind that come from giving with a proper attitude.
➜ God may you in this life with material things (He restored Job after his trial to greater riches)
Malachi 3:10 CSB – 10 “Bring the full tenth into the storehouse so that there may be food in my house. Test me in this way,” says the LORD of Armies. “See if I will not open the floodgates of heaven and pour out a blessing for you without measure.
The 90 Day Giving Challenge
1.New first time givers, someone who has given is not currently giving, or has not given in the last 6 months.
2.We are asking you to consider giving for 90 days. You could use 10% of your income as a place to start if thats what you feel God want you to do. You can decided on a specific amount. You can also decide to give more. All of this is between you and God.
3.We only ask that you look for and remember how God has blessed you during this time.
We are challenging you that everytime get paid you make a commitment to give.
We are going to start passing the offering plate again as a tangible way of demonstrating your commitment to give.
We commit to you that if you give for three months and God doesn’t hold true to His promises of blessings, we will refund 100% of your tithe no questions asked.
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Community Life Group Questions
1 Corinthians 9:6-8, Malachi 3:10
- How does the approach to giving differ between the Old and New Testaments? What are the key principles that remain consistent?
- (1 Corinthians 9:6) What does it mean to “sow sparingly” and “reap sparingly,” and conversely, to “sow generously” and “reap generously”? How does this principle apply to areas beyond finances?
- (1 Corinthians 9:7)What does it mean to be a “cheerful giver”? How can we cultivate this attitude?
- How can giving be an expression of worship? What does it reveal about our relationship with God?
- (Malachi 3:10) What do you think about the church’s promise to refund the monies given if God doesn’t bless the giver? What does this say about the church’s leadership and belief in God’s promises?
- How can we pray for you?