[Q.17] How do I decide what to give?
1. Will I give based on reason or revelation?
Is my gift merely what I think I can afford or is it what God wants me to trust Him to give through me as His instrument?
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.” Jesus, Matthew 7:7
“If any of you lack wisdom, he should ask of God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault.” James 1:5
“Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed
down, shaken together and running over…” Jesus, Luke 6:38
2. Does this amount truly stretch my FAITH?
“God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all
things at all times, having all you need, you will abound in
every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone
who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that He
rewards those who earnestly seek him.” Hebrews 11:6
3. Does it show that I value my HOPE of eternal reward more than material things on earth?
“Use your money to do good…Always being ready…By doing this you will be storing up real treasure for yourself in heaven–it is the only safe investment for eternity! And you’ll live a fruitful Christian life down here as well” 1 Timothy 6:19
4. Will this amount demonstrate how much I LOVE Christ and His church family?
“Simon son of John, Do you truly love me?.. Take care of my sheep.” Jesus, John 21:16
“Freely you have received, freely give.” Jesus, Matthew 10:8
5. Does this amount represent a genuine sacrifice?
“I will not sacrifice to my God offerings that cost me nothing.”
2 Samuel 24:24
“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only
Son…” John 3:16
6. Does this amount express the level of gratitude I have for
how God has blessed my life through UBC?
“I will sacrifice a freewill offering to you; I will praise your
name O Lord” Psalm 54:6
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