You must each decide in your heart how much to give. And don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. “For God loves a person who gives cheerfully.
II Corinthians 9:7 |
GIVING PRINCIPLES
BEGINNING THE PROCESS OF DISCOVERY
Each person in our church is being asked to begin a journey that will
eventually lead you to make a 36 month financial commitment. If this
pilgrimage is properly conducted, it will require you to make a
number of spiritual and practical decisions. The following worksheet
and information is designed to help you work toward that destination.
FIRST… What are some reasons that should motivate you to give
toward this campaign?
(I Kings 5:5; Mark 9:2-3; Romans 13:7-8; II Corinthians 8:11-12;
indicate several justifications)
SECOND… What attitudes does God like to see demonstrated in
one’s giving?
(Exodus 25:1-2, 35:4-5, 20-24, 29; I Chronicles 29:17; I Corinthians
13:3; II Corinthians 9:7; reveal some)
THIRD…What does it mean to give sacrificially?
(II Samuel 24:24; I Chronicles 21:24; and Mark 12:41-44 explain
how others have interpreted “sacrificial giving”)
FOURTH…What does a “Sacrificial” commitment require of the
giver?
(Romans 1:1 and II Corinthians 8:3-5 suggest several implications)
FIFTH…What would you be willing to do in order to contribute
sacrificially?
(I Chronicles 29:1-3; Acts 2:44-45, 4:32-37 and II Corinthians 8:1-4 describe what some have done) |
