Rule #4 - Start at the Right Place

by Dan Houze, December 11, 2005

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“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.” Matthew 13:44

Timeless principles of giving are clearly seen in 2 Corinthians 8-9:

• Giving is a manifestation of God’s GRACE. (v. 1)
• Giving can be done in the midst of TOUGH TIMES. (v. 2)
• Giving is a PRIVILEGE. (v. 4)
• Giving involves one’s SELF before one’s STUFF (v. 5) [If I give myself, my wallet follows.]
• Giving is proof of one’s LOVE. (v. 8)
• God’s BLESSING is proportionate to one’s GIVING. (9:6, 8)
• Giving should be VOLUNTARY and from a CHEERFUL HEART (9:7)
• Giving glorifies God before others as TANGIBLE testimony to the gospel (9:12)

Giving is OTHER-CENTERED, not SELF-CENTERED.

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