1. The greatest generosity is often displayed by those who have the least to give. 2. The Christian gives freely and with joy. 3. We give ourselves to God, before we give of our substance. 4. The Grace of Christian giving is comparable to other Christian graces. 5. We must not only be willing to give – we must actually give. v. 6, 10-12 6. Christ is the greatest example of giving. v. 9 7. There is a special obligation resting on the members of Christ to relieve the needs of their fellow-believers. Galatians 6:10 8. We do not give so that others can simply be irresponsible. 2 Thess. 3:6-12
2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5
9. Churches need to make sure that honest, spiritual men handle the finances.
10. It is not enough to be honest before the Lord, we must also be perceived as honest among men. 20-21
11. People have the right to expect their offering will be used properly.
12. Those in authority are accountable for how they use the money given by the people of God.
13. Giving is a tangible proof of our love. v. 24
Luke 7:36-50 -- A Pharisee, A Prophet, and A Penitent
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“ 'Giving is a tangible proof of our love.' ” An example to follow is set forth and there is much here that we can learn from the troubles that Paul went through. "Calvin said, 'There is nothing which is more apt to lay one open to sinister implications than the handling of public money.'" The principles for giving and handling money are the same throughout time and good to know. "Giving is a tangible proof of our love." is taught using Luke 7 at the end and is very, very good. This is an excellent series on giving and handling money.
Pastor Steve came to Christ at the age of 11. He graduated from Pacific Coast Baptist Bible College in 1979 with a B.A. in theology as the Valedictorian of his class. He joined our church in 1978, came on staff, full-time in 1980, was ordained as an Elder in 1982, and became...
