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2 Corinthians 8:7
Mark 12:27 Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s Q: What belongs to Caesar? 2 Cor 13:1-7 -obey the law -pay your taxes Q: What belongs to God?
Harbingers Bellweathers The tongue James 3:2 Thankfulness vs. Grumbling Phil 2:14-15 Attitude toward money 1 Tim 6:9-10
The Grain Offering Give the FIRST FRUITS of what God has blessed you with. NOT voluntary. Grain = hard work Oil = joy Incense = prayer Salt = eternal blessings, “treasures in heaven” No yeast!!! 1 Cor 5:6-8 (or honey)
The Grain Offering Application: Our contribution to God 2 Cor 8,9 For us, 10% is not mandatory, but giving sacrificially is. Malachi 3:7-12 Matthew 5:20
Does God get your leftovers? Malachi 1:9 Let’s reason together. Do you really feel that God should accept the second best? Try giving that to your Governor!
Excel in the grace of giving New Testament Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7 Excel in the grace of giving
What do we celebrate? Prayer Warriors Faithful Evangelism Champions at giving to the needy What about Giving Warriors?
Set Aside 1 Corinthians 16:1
Rich generosity Beyond their ability 2 Corinthians 8:2-3
Cheerful 2 Corinthians 9:7
‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ Acts 20:35
Give: - Excellently - Consistently - Generously - Cheerfully
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