"For God so loved the world that He gave His one and
only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish
but have eternal life."
John 3:16 NIV
The Gospel is the ultimate demonstration of God's generous
nature towards mankind.The Bible consistently teaches that
God blesses us so that we may bless others.
AREAS OF GIVING
Give of our time
"Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men
but as wise, making the most of your time, because the
days are evil."
Ephesians 5:15-16 NASB
Give of our Treasure
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth,
where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break
in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in
heaven. . . "
Matthew 6:19-20 NASB
"If your gift is...giving, give generously."
Romans 12:8 NLT
BENEFITS OF GIVING
Giving draws us to God.
"Where your treasure is , there your heart will be also ."
Matthew 6:21(NIV
Giving is the remedy to materialism.
"Command those who are rich in this present world not
to be arrogant nor to put hope in wealth, which is so
uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly
provides us with everything for our enjoyment. Command
them to be generous and willing to share. In this way
they may take hold of the life that is truly life."
1 Timothy 6:17-19 NIV
Giving strengthens our faith.
"Bring the whole tithe (tenth) into the storehouse, so
that there may be food in My house, and test Me now in
this," says the Lord of hosts, "if I will not open for you
the windows of heaven and pour out for you a blessing
until it overflows."
Malachi 3:10 NASB
"Give and it will be given to you. . . For with the same
measure you use, it will be measured back to you."
Luke 6:38 NKJV
Giving is an investment in eternity
"Give happily to those in need, and always be ready to
share whatever God has given you. By doing this, you will
be storing up real treasure for yourselves in heaven -
it is the only safe investment for eternity!"
1 Timothy 6:18-19 LB
BIBLICAL GENEROSITY IS:
Willing
"For if the willingness is there, your gift is acceptable
according to what one has, not according to what one
doesn't have."
2 Corinthians 8:12 NIV
"Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to
give, not reluctantly or under compulsion."
2 Corinthians 9:7a NIV
Cheerful
"...for God loves a cheerful giver!"
2 Corinthians 9:7b NIV
Sacrificial
" . . .They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond
their ability. Entirely on their own, they urgently
pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this
service..."
2 Corinthians 8:3-4 NIV
Expectant
"Remember this : Whoever sows sparingly will also reap
sparingly; and whoever sows generously also will reap
generously."
2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV
"They gave themselves first of all to the Lord."
2 Corinthians 8:5 NIV