1. Principles of Giving
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Principles Of Giving
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2. Introduction
1 Cor. 16:1-2

3. The Lord’s Plan For Giving
1 Cor. 16:2
When- Acts 20:7
Who
What
How
Why

4. As Prospered
1 Cor. 16:2
Lay by him in store = separate some amount and put it into the Lord’s treasury
Prospered = “in whatever he may be prospered…in material things…suggests prosperity as week follows week.” Vines Dictionary

5. Considering Our Stewardship
Principles of Giving
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Considering Our Stewardship
1 Cor. 4:2
Steward = a person responsible for the possessions of another; for taking care of the goods that belongs to another
Gen. 15:2; 43:19
Js. 1:17
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6. Cheerfully
2 cor. 9:7
Cheerfully = “God loves one who gives joyfully!” Bill Jackson
“Since he (God) loves cheerful giving, he hates uncheerful giving.” Bob Winton

7. Liberally
Liberally = “given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.”Dictionary.com
2 Cor. 9:11
Prov. 11:25
We cannot out give God
Lk. 6:38

8. As We Have Purposed 2 Cor. 9:7
Purposed = Giving as we have planned—not a hit and miss careless action---there must be planning ahead of time
We must adjust our living to our giving

9. As We Have Purposed
“We are to give as we purpose in our hearts, not as we ‘find in our pockets’” Bob Winton
Giving is based on good sound reasoning and not emotion

10. Give To God First
Mt. 6:33
Mt. 22:37
Prov. 3:9

11. Purpose Of Giving Obey God-Mt. 7:21 Proof of our love 2 Cor. 8:24
Provide means for carrying on the work of the church

12. Conclusion
“A faithful steward always adjusts his living to his giving, whereas the unfaithful steward will adjust his giving to his living.”