Philippians 4:15-17
And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit.

As faithful stewards of treasures, today we see that Jesus supplies richly even as we give beyond ability, so that we remain content (or learn contentment) in all circumstances.

Q: Why is giving important to God?

• Giving remains important to God since it reflects godly character and requires faith.

Trusting God in Giving. Vs.16-17

• Giving remains connected to faith, trusting God’s promises.
2 Ki. 5:16, 20. Matt. 6:21. Mark 12:41-44. 2 Co. 11:8–12; 12:11–15

• Giving represents the heart of God, providing and helping, not just your own household, but also those with need.
Matt. 5:45-48. Ac. 20:33, 34-35. 1 Co. 9:12–15. Gal. 6:9-10. Eph. 4:28

“The true legacy of a leader is not how many times they have reached the top, but how many times they have helped others reach higher levels.” Kubicek, J & Cockram, S. (2019)

• Giving helps remove covetousness and builds up our most precious faith through obedience of God’s promises.
Mal. 3:10. Pr. 19:17. Mat. 10:40–42; 25:34–40. Lu. 14:12–14. 1 Th. 2:5. 2 Co. 9:9–13. He. 6:10

You are invited into a relationship with God—If you have not yet committed your life to Jesus—you need to do so today! For everyone who calls on the name of the LORD shall be saved.
Romans 10:13

Closing,
Generous giving increases our faith and trust in Jesus, our rewards in heaven, and is the mark of the faithful steward of treasures.