Why Become a Generous Christian?

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Why Become a Generous Christian?
5 Life Changing Reasons to Become a Generous
Giver to Gods Work
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Why Become a Generous Christian?
1) Giving allows you to see God as your Provider
Deut 818 Remember the LORD your God, for it is
he who gives you the ability to produce
wealth. 1 Chron 2916 (David prayed) "Everything
comes from you, and we have given you only what
comes from your hand. Ps 241 The earth is the
LORD's, and everything in it.
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Why Become a Generous Christian?
2) Giving allows you to overcome financial fears
Kings 1713-16 Elijah said, Don't be afraid. Go
home and do as you have said. But first make a
small cake of bread for me from what you have and
bring it to me, and then make something for
yourself and your son Gen 2820-22 Jacob made a
vowall that you give me I will give you a
tenth."
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Why Become a Generous Christian?
3) Giving allows you to bring Gods order to your
finances
Deut 1423 The purpose of tithing is to teach you
always to put God first in your lives. Prov
39 Honor the Lord by giving him the first part
of all your income. Mal 310 Bring the whole
tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food
in my house. Test me in this," says the LORD
Almighty.
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Why Become a Generous Christian?
4) Giving allows you to fight the dragon of
materialism
Luke 1215 Watch out! Be on your guard against
all kinds of greed a man's life does not consist
in the abundance of his possessions. 1
Tim 610 The love of money is a root of all kinds
of evil. Some people, eager for money, have
wandered from the faith and pierced themselves
with many griefs. 1 Tim 66 Godliness with
contentment is great gain.
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Why Become a Generous Christian?
5) Giving allows you to live a life filled with
joy
2 Cor 87 excel in this grace of giving. 1
Cor 162 On the first day of the week let each
one of you lay something aside, storing up as he
may prosper. 1 Tim 617-18 Command those who
are rich in this present worldto put their hope
in Godto be rich in good deeds, and to be
generous and willing to share. 2 Cor 82
Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing
joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich
generosity.
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Starting today, join us on our
40-Day Spiritual Journey to a More Generous Life

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• Family group questions
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