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Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,2007 1

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  Involves SACRIFICE - 2 Cor 8:9  Is a thermometer of our love! - 2 Cor 8:8,24  Promotes more blessings - 2 Cor 9:6; Acts 20:35

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  Benevolence – 2 Cor 8,9  Edification – 1 Thes 5:11  Preaching – 2 Cor 11:8,9; Phili 4:10-18

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  According to ability - 8:3  Willingly - 8:12; 9:2  Zealously - 9:2  Generously - 9:5  Bountifully - 9:6  "As purposed in their heart" - 9:7

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  NOT Grudgingly - 9:7  NOT of necessity - 9:7  Cheerfully - 9:7  With Thanksgiving - 9:11  Liberally - sharing - 9:13

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  It is possible that those who give the MOST, may be those who give the least... (Mark 12:43,44)  Acceptable giving is not determined by the amount given – but the sacrifice made & the motives one has in giving! (1 Cor 13:3)

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25, *The New Testament does not set a percentage (like the "tithe", or a tenth, found in the Old Testament), *The New Testament instructs us to give according to the following principles: 4Christ's law: "love" and "liberality." - 2 Co 8:2-8 4According to what we have 2 Co 8:12 4"As we may prosper" 1 Co 16:2 4What one can give "cheerfully" 2 Co 9:7

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25, Corinthians 16:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be no collections when I come.

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  Willingly -  Zealously -  Generously, Bountifully  "As you purpose in your heart"  NOT Grudgingly - or of necessity; but  Cheerfully -  With Thanksgiving to God  Liberally -

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  Philippians 4:18 (NKJV) 18 having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.  Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV) 16 But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  Without display (Mt. 6:1-4)  Because God has appointed that the Church use money in its work (1 Corinthians 16:1,2; Acts 4:34,35; 5:1ff; 11:29; Romans 15:26,27; 2 Cor 11:8; Phili 4:15,16)  Out of zeal for the work of the Lord (Rom. 12:8).

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  To please God (Heb 13:16)  To Be Christ-like (2 Corinthians 8:8-12)  We desire treasure in Heaven (Luke 12:33,34)  To glorify God (2 Corinthians 9:11-13)  To set a good example (2 Corinthians 8:1,2).

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,  As stewards of our possessions it is incumbent upon us to use - give, - or spend wisely!  The manner, amount, and quality of that which we give back to the Lord, manifests our love and respect, (honor) for Him, - (Mal 1:6; Prov. 3:9)  Does Jesus notice our manner of giving? (Mark 12:41-44)

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25, Proverbs 3:9 (NKJV) 9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase;

Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,