Q: Why is giving important to God?

• Giving remains important to God since it reflects godly character and requires faith. Jn. 3:16; 2 Cor. 9: 6-7; 2 Ki. 5:16, 20; Matt. 6:21; Mk. 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

Trusting God in

. 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
• 2 Cor. 9: 6-8
• Gal. 6: 8
• Phil. 2: 5-11

“…contributing out of our material resources is not any less “spiritual” an activity than other aspects of the Christian experience. Indeed, it is an integral factor in the believer’s sanctification.” -Silva, M.

• Eph. 5: 2

Thus, we see that this promise of supply is for generous people like the Philippians and cannot be claimed by those who live for themselves.
-Hughes

Believing God In

. V. 19
• 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

9 points on Giving (looking at the remaining 6):

1. God owns

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   Psalms 24:1 “The earth is the LORD’S, and all its fullness, The world and those who dwell therein.”

2. Giving is an act of

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   Phil. 4:18 “Indeed I have all and abound. I am full, having received from Epaphroditus the things sent from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God.”

3. Giving reflects and builds faith in God’s

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   The more we believe, the more we give, the less we believe, the less we give. Phil. 4:12-14

4. Giving should be

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   and
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   The benefits put your heart closer to Jesus and further from covetousness. 2 Sam. 24:24

5. Giving reflects spiritual

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   Jesus reveals that if we are not trustworthy with the way we spend our money, then we will be untrustworthy with spiritual riches. Luke 16:10-13

6. Giving because of

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   not
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   Our giving should be motivated from our love for Jesus, not out of compulsion or competition. Phil. 4:10

7. Give willfully, thankfully and

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   It’s our joy to give toward heaven. 1 Chron. 29:7-9

8. Giving should be

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   and
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   Nothing should hinder this. 1 Cor. 16:2; 2 Cor. 9:5

9. Finally, generous giving results in

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   blessings.
   Mal. 3:10; Luke 6:38 “Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured back to you.”

But God shows His love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Romans 5:8

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.