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Blessing God with Your Finances. (James 5:1- 6 ). Problems about money and the church. The Purpose of Giving. Instructions for Giving. Blessing God with Your Finances. (James 5:1- 6 ). Problems about money and the church. - Power and Control. - Satan Targets This area.
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Blessing God with Your Finances (James 5:1-6) Problems about money and the church The Purpose of Giving Instructions for Giving
Blessing God with Your Finances (James 5:1-6) Problems about money and the church - Power and Control - Satan Targets This area - Causes Division
Blessing God with Your Finances (James 5:1-6) The Purpose of Giving It Honors God Proverbs 3:9-10 (NKJV) 9 Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; 10 So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.
Blessing God with Your Finances (James 5:1-6) The Purpose of Giving Checks our Heart 2ndCor 9:7 7 Each man should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 8:7-8 (NIV) 7 But just as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us--see that you also excel in this grace of giving. 8 I am not commanding you, but I want to test the sincerity of your love by comparing it with the earnestness of others.
Blessing God with Your Finances (James 5:1-6) How are we instructed to give Beginning of the week (1stCor 16:2) According to our ability and beyond (1 Cor 16:2) Grace Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7 (NIV) 7 But just as you excel in everything--in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness and in your love for us--see that you also excel in this grace of giving.
Blessing God with Your Finances (James 5:1-6) How can you do this? 1) By putting God first 2) Getting out of debt 3) Live within your means 4) Slowly work up to it