God has so designed this world and the fabric of social interaction, where blessing is given to those who are givers. How can a stingy heart become generous?
We have to be _______________________ when we do good. True prayer must be directed to _______________________, as if He is the only one who ____________. Jesus expects us to perform religious ______________, but only for the ______________________.
2 Corinthians 9:6-15 6 The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you,…
2 Corinthians 8:1-15 8:1 We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, 2 for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. 3 For they gave according to their means,…
1 Corinthians 16:1-4 16:1 Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I…