Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-9:5
Voluntary Giving
My judgment
Hosea 6:6 – love not sacrifice
Not forced
Follow Through
Finish what you started
James 5:12 – Yes be Yes
Complete your promise
Give as you are Able
What you have
As you are able
Tithe – percentage of income
Steward God’s Resources
Everything belongs to God
Not to make you poor
Equalizing based on need
Ex 16:18 – rely on God not yourself
Time, Talent, Treasure
Submission to Pastoral Leadership
Pastor Titus has earnest heart
Submit to church leaders
Give to meet and exceed the budget
Accountability
Responsibility & earnest diligence of Pastor Titus
Appointed, administered, readiness, precaution, no discredit, administration, honorable, tested, diligent, confidence.
Giving Shows Love
Generosity is proof of God’s love in us
James 2:14-17 – Faith without works is dead
Give as an Example to Others
Superfluous = unnecessary or redundant
Your giving is an example for others
Involve your kids in giving
Heb 10:24-25 – Stir up one another
Watch out for Greed
I needed to remind you of your promise
Exaction = original word means greed.
Don’t be greedy or stingy!
Give generously and joyfully!
Take Aways
Where do you need to make changes? Where are you encouraged?
Do you submit to your pastor and church leaders without grumbling or complaining?
Have you started giving a regular proportionate gift to church?
Have you read the book we gave out?
Have you accepted God’s greatest gift, Jesus?