Gods Word, Money, and You

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Gods Word,Money, and You

• Gods Portion II - Freewill Giving
• Session 11

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Giving Levels
Proportionate Ownership
Recognize Gods Authority/Ownership
Should Give
Tithe
Develop Discipline / Sacrificial Mindset
Could Give
Sacrificial
Planned
Experience a Life of Faith and Joy
Faith (Out of Surplus)
Would Give
Pre-Committed
Adapted from Ron Blue, Generous Living,
Zondervan Grand Rapids, 1997, p. 123.
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Guidelines for Giving

• Generously
• Regularly and Systematically
• Voluntarily
• Joyfully
• Worshipfully
• Proportionately
• Sacrificially
• Quietly

Adapted from Randy Alcorn, Money, Possessions,
and Eternity, Tyndale Wheaton, 1989, pp. 229-241.
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Strategic Giving

• Are the Leaders Marked by Godly Character?
• Is the Ministry Effective?
• Is the Ministry Meeting Real Needs?
• Is the Ministry Growing Cooperative?
• Is the Ministry Goal-Oriented?
• Is the Ministry Accountable?
• Is the Ministry Endorsed by a Strong Track Record?

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Who Do We Help

• Family
• 1 Timothy 58
• Fellow Believers
• 2 Corinthians 814 James 215-17
• Shepherds
• 1 Corinthians 914
• Unsaved
• Matthew 2534-46

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Homework

• HTMYM - Chapter 11
• Study 2 Cor. 8 9
• Family Needs Categories
• Housing
• Food
• Automotive
• Insurance
• Entertainment Recreation
• Clothing
• Savings
• Medical
• Miscellaneous
• School / Child Care
• Investments

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Did You Know . . .
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Income Taxes and Giving
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Comments / Questions?