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Why Become a Generous Christian?

Why Become a Generous Christian?. 5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous Giver to God’s Work. Why Become a Generous Christian?. 1) Giving allows you to see God as your Provider. Deut 8:18 Remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth.

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Why Become a Generous Christian?

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  1. Why Become a Generous Christian? 5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous Giver to God’s Work

  2. Why Become a Generous Christian? 1) Giving allows you to see God as your Provider Deut 8:18 Remember the LORD your God, for it is he who gives you the ability to produce wealth. 1 Chron 29:16 (David prayed) "Everything comes from you, and we have given you only what comes from your hand.” Ps 24:1 The earth is the LORD's, and everything in it.

  3. Why Become a Generous Christian? 2) Giving allows you to overcome financial fears Kings 17:13-16 Elijah said, “Don't be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small cake of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son…” Gen 28:20-22 Jacob made a vow…”all that you give me I will give you a tenth."

  4. Why Become a Generous Christian? 3) Giving allows you to bring God’s order to your finances Deut 14:23 The purpose of tithing is to teach you always to put God first in your lives. Prov 3:9 Honor the Lord by giving him the first part of all your income. Mal 3:10 Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD Almighty.

  5. Why Become a Generous Christian? 4) Giving allows you to fight the dragon of materialism Luke 12:15 Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. 1 Tim 6:10 The love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. 1 Tim 6:6 Godliness with contentment is great gain.

  6. Why Become a Generous Christian? 5) Giving allows you to live a life filled with joy 2 Cor 8:7 …excel in this grace of giving. 1 Cor 16:2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something aside, storing up as he may prosper. 1 Tim 6:17-18 Command those who are rich in this present world…to put their hope in God…to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. 2 Cor 8:2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.

  7. Starting today, join us on our… 40-Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life • Daily Bible readings • Family & group questions • Inspirational articles • Generosity worksheets Extra copies available in the lobby

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