– 2nd Corinthians 9:6 Remember this—a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. 7 You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives [...]
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b. How you give is just as important as what you give.
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a. Giving is a sign of Godliness and an act of worship.
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– John 3:16 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.
- 1st John 3:16 We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up [...]
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c. It’s easy to lose the richness of faith in the presence of wealth and materialism.
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– Revelation 3:17 You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked. 18 So I advise you to buy gold from me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy [...]
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b. God expects us to give to the poor voluntarily.
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– Deuteronomy 15:7 “But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them. 8 Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need. 9 Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for [...]
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a. God takes sharing with the poor personally.
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– Deuteronomy 15:7 “But if there are any poor Israelites in your towns when you arrive in the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not be hard-hearted or tightfisted toward them. 8 Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need. 9 Do not be mean-spirited and refuse someone a loan because the year for [...]
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Principle 5. Be Compassionate
May 17th, 2008 · No Comments
“Often, the most uncompassionate people are the most religious people.”