GIVING
Why Give?
Giving is not just a responsibility, it’s a wonderful privilege.
Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
- 2 Corinthians 9:7
When we give of our time, talent, and money, we are not doing so out of obligation or duty, but out of thanksgiving and a desire to be a partner in the work God is doing at The New Life Emmanuel Church and around the world. What does the Bible say about why we give?
WE GIVE OUT OF LOVE:
Giving is worship. We honor God by giving of our resources to advance His kingdom. God owns all things, so He doesn’t need our gifts, but we give because we love Him.
We love because he first loved us.
- 1 John 4:19
WE GIVE OUT OF OBEDIENCE:
The Bible is full of commands to be generous since God is generous to us. Giving in obedience to the Lord frees us from the danger of trusting in money instead of trusting in Him. When we give sacrificially, God promises to provide for our needs when we’re generous with Him.
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
- Malachi 3:10-11
WE GIVE OUT OF WISDOM:
Being a generous person allows us to invest in eternity rather than in the temporal things of this world.
But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.
- Matthew 6:20
What are you investing in that is more important, more lasting, and more beautiful than the mission of Jesus? Nothing!
WAYS TO GIVE
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