Love is a Verb 2 Corinthians 9:1-5 A Promise is easier to make than to complete. Mt 21:30; Lk 14:28.

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Love is a Verb 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

A Promise is easier to make than to complete. Mt 21:30; Lk 14:28

A Promise is more than declaring sympathy with a cause

A promise is to complete, not just intend. Ac 20:24

A Promise is more than declaring sympathy with a cause A promise is to complete, not just intend. Ac 20:24 A promise to complete is a promise to plan.

We often promise to feel good about ourselves

We desire the earthly reward, Mt 6:1 If we wanted the heavenly reward, we'd follow through

Paul gives us a pattern for addressing others' promises Gracious with others, high standards for self, Gal 6:1

Paul gives us a pattern for addressing others' promises Gracious with others, high standards for self, Gal 6:1 Not condemner, but assister, 1 Cor 13

God's love announces with words and works out in actions

Love is a feeling is a pagan notion

God's love announces with words and works out in actions Love is a feeling is a pagan notion God promises and then delivers

God's love is the giving of his Son John 3:16

God's love is the giving of his Son John 3:16 If the location of our treasure is the location of our heart, then God's heart is with us!

Challenges What have you started with planning, giving or repaying that you need to finish? What do you need to change with the way you handle money to reflect God's love?