Everything is God’s, we manage some of it.
We trust God, not money.

We give together so people know Jesus.

What were the outcomes of the believers giving together?
- The givers were filled with abundant joy
- Genuine love
- God providing for their every need
- Enriched in every way
- The recipients needs are met
- The recipients joyfully express their thanks to God
- The recipients give glory to God
- The recipients will pray deeply for the givers

Give cheerfully

“The only rule is to give freely and generously as an expression of our continuing trust in God’s grace. Paul simply assumes that believers will give all they can to meet as many needs as they can in order to glorify God as much as they can.” - Scott Hafeman

Give together

Give to the local church

“Far from being our contribution back to God or our way of showing God the depth of our gratitude, giving to others is a response to what God has already done for us in the past and a demonstration of our continuing confidence in what he has promised to do for us in the future. Giving is an act of faith in response to God’s grace. As such, our giving is not just a decision to participate in the projects of the church, but an expression of the fact that we are the church - that is, that we belong to God and hence to one another.” - Scott Hafeman

1. What does God want to say to me about the posture of my heart in giving?

2. Who could I give with?

3. What does God want to say about my giving to a local church?