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Introduction:
My name is Adam, I’m the pastor here at Abide Church
Next week will continue our meta series in the “Sermon on the Mount” but will be starting a new Mini Series titled: Jesus and the Law.
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Questions:
Text: (509) 440-2259
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3 Aspects to Giving
Motivation
Perspective
Timing
I want to cover 3 aspects to giving and then hit some practical FAQ.
Motivation
The core motivation for generosity is the overflow of generosity we receive from God
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Bad Motivations
Guilt (shame / penance / payment / owing God)
Status (in the church / earning God’s favor / feeling good about yourself)
Duty (this one’s more complicated / don’t do it because Pastor Adam said to / do give out of obedience to God)
Praise of man
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Bad Motivations
Guilt (shame / penance / payment / owing God)
Status (in the church / earning God’s favor / feeling good about yourself)
Duty (this one’s more complicated / don’t do it because Pastor Adam said to / do give out of obedience to God)
Praise of man
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The core motivation for generosity is the overflow of generosity we receive from God
Generosity Measures Your Heart Condition
You want to know how your heart is doing?
Look at your budget.
Look at your calendar.
Look at your goals.
Generosity Tunes Your Hear Condition
You want to tune your heart to be closer to God this year?
Change your budget.
Change your calendar.
Change your goals.
Perspective
Being eternally minded
Everyone wants to be part of something bigger than themselves, something that matters...
LT investments
What will actually last eternally?
World of Warcraft / Minecraft Example
You feel amazing while you play, you have a rich and deep sense of accomplishment
But when you turn off the game, you spiral into depression because you haven’t really earned anything in reality, so you dive back into the game.
Paul wrote:
Timing
Should I give now or later?
NOW
The actual amount of dollars given is less important than the sacrifice and generosity of the giver.
You will never be rich enough to be generous.
Study after study shows that as a general rule, the richer a person becomes, the less generous they become
Btw, you are already rich
You live in the richest country in the richest time the world has ever known.
That’s in terms of:
Real dollars
Standard of living
Economic freedom and economic mobility
Freedom of thought and religion
Safety from war and disease
So what is one’s life according to Jesus?
Read the gospel of John.
I’ll give you the short version.
FAQ:
How much should I give?
Wrong question.
Should be, “How much can I give?”
Levin, be nice to your sister.
How nice should I be?
The new testament picture is not one of give 10% and be done.
The new testament picture is one of,
“I was dead in my sin.
I was purchased by Christ and given eternal life;
I’ve been blessed in Christ with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places;
I’ve giving my whole life to furthering the kingdom of God.”
Is recurring online giving less spiritual?
No.
Recurring online giving is wise.
We put important payments on auto payment.
It doesn’t make the payment any less “real” or “sacrificial”
It helps keeps us accountable to follow through we something we believe in even when our faith is weak.
It helps the church plan and budget and thus be more effective in her mission.
It helps you set a benchmark for your generosity, so that you can grow.
Should I give to organizations or individuals other than my church?
Yes.
Absolutely!
However, I think wisdom would dictate that you should be generous with your church first...
You are part of a family.
You are part of a missions organization.
You are part of a concerted effort to reach a certain group of people.
You should be prioritizing giving to your church before you give other places.
I don’t really give anything.
Where do I start?
Start with motivation.
Start with the gospel.
Give what you can and strive to grow in your generosity every year.
Questions:
Text: (509) 440-2259
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