Generosity: The Courage of Letting God

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2 Corinthians 8:1-11 – 1 Now I want you to know, dear brothers and sisters, what God in his kindness has done through the churches in Macedonia. 2 They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. 3 For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more. And they did it of their own free will. 4 They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing in the gift for the believers in Jerusalem. 5 They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do. 6 So we have urged Titus, who encouraged your giving in the first place, to return to you and encourage you to finish this ministry of giving. 7 Since you excel in so many ways – in your faith, your gifted speakers, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your love from us – I want you to excel also in this gracious act of giving. 8 I am not commanding you to do this. But I am testing how genuine your love is by comparing it with the eagerness of the other churches. 9 You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich. 10 Here is my advice: It would be good for you to finish what you started a year ago. Last year you were the first who wanted to give, and you were the first to begin doing it. 11 Now you should finish what you started. Let the eagerness you showed in the beginning be matched now by your giving. Give in proportion to what you have. (New Living Translation)

Finding Courage by Being a Giver

How Should I , as a Giver, Give?

▸ Give with __________________________________

▸ Give with __________________________________

▸ Give ___________________________________

2 Corinthians 9:7 – Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don’t feel sorry that you must give and don’t feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give. (Contemporary English Version)

▸ Give ___________________________________

How Much Does Giving Cost Me?

Luke 9:23 – Then Jesus said to all the people: “If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross each day and follow me.” (Contemporary English Version)

▸ I must make a thorough _______ - __________________

▸ I must stick with ____ __________________

Is It Worth Being a Giver?

▸ It is worth it _____- ____________ of the high cost

2 Corinthians 9:7 – So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. (New King James Version)

Proverbs 22:9 – Those who are generous are blessed, . . . (New Revised Standard Version)

▸ We are never more _______-_________ than when we give

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