The Way We Give Second Corinthians 8-9

Giving Is Worship Acknowledge the fact that we are dependent upon God. Praise God for His love, kindness, provision and providential care. Express gratitude unto God for His care. Participate in furthering the work of the church, thus bringing glory unto God (Ephesians 3:21).

Adverb “any of a class of words used generally to modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a phrase or a clause, by expressing time, place, manner, degree, cause, etc.” Webster’s

1. Sacrificially - 2 Cor. 8:1-5 Bible giving involves a sacrifice Luke 21:1-4 Can we call what we give a “sacrifice”? They gave sacrificially because they had first given themselves to the Lord (v. 5).

2. Willingly - 2 Cor. 8:3, 12, 9:2 8:3 - “they gave of their own accord” (NASV) 8:12 - “if the readiness if present” (NASV) 9:2 - prothumia - “predisposition” 8:8 - spoude - “speed” Our giving is to be done with a sense of predisposition and readiness, showing a desire to participate.

3. Bountifully - 2 Cor. 9:5-6 v. 5 “as a matter of bounty” (KJV) eulogia - “fine speaking, by extension – the benefit or generous gift” 9:13 - “for your liberal sharing with them” What we give is to be given out of a desire to bless others, an overflow of blessings.

4. Purposefully - 2 Cor. 9:7 proaireo - “to being forward, make up one’s mind, to choose beforehand” Biblical giving is planned giving. Doing so will make it an accurate reflection of our gratitude towards God, as well as a representation of our willingness to take part in the Lord’s work.

5. Cheerfully 2 Cor. 9:7 hilaros - “happy” Acts 20:35 One who gives without reluctance, deriving joy from giving to help the cause of Christ and his fellowman.

Giving is Worship Sacrificially Willingly Bountifully Purposefully Cheerfully