Don McClain W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,2007 1

Don McClain

W. 65th St church of Christ / March 25,2007

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Don McClain


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Involves Involves SACRIFICE - SACRIFICE - 2 Cor 8:9 2 Cor 8:9

Is a Is a thermometer thermometer of our love! - of our love! - 2 Cor 8:8,24 2 Cor 8:8,24

Promotes more Promotes more blessings - 2 blessings - 2 Cor 9:6; Acts Cor 9:6; Acts 20:3520:35

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BenevolenceBenevolence – 2 Cor 8,9– 2 Cor 8,9

EdificationEdification – – 1 Thes 1 Thes 5:115:11

Preaching –Preaching – 2 Cor 2 Cor 11:8,9; Phili 11:8,9; Phili 4:10-184:10-18

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According to abilityAccording to ability - - 8:38:3

WillinglyWillingly - 8:12; 9:2 - 8:12; 9:2

Zealously Zealously - 9:2- 9:2

GenerouslyGenerously - 9:5 - 9:5

BountifullyBountifully - 9:6 - 9:6

"As purposed in their "As purposed in their heart"heart" - 9:7 - 9:7

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NOTNOT Grudgingly Grudgingly - - 9:7 9:7

NOTNOT of necessity of necessity - - 9:79:7 Cheerfully Cheerfully - 9:7- 9:7

With With ThanksgivingThanksgiving - - 9:119:11

Liberally - Liberally - sharingsharing - 9:13 - 9:13

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It is possible that It is possible that those who give the those who give the MOST, may be those MOST, may be those who give the least . . who give the least . . . (Mark 12:43,44) . (Mark 12:43,44)

Acceptable giving is Acceptable giving is not determined by not determined by the amount given – the amount given – but the sacrifice but the sacrifice made & the motives made & the motives one has in giving! (1 one has in giving! (1 Cor 13:3)Cor 13:3)

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The New Testament does not set The New Testament does not set a percentage (a percentage (like the "tithe", or a like the "tithe", or a tenth, found in the Old tenth, found in the Old TestamentTestament), ),

The New Testament instructs us The New Testament instructs us to give according to the following to give according to the following principles:principles: Christ's law: "love" and "liberality." Christ's law: "love" and "liberality."

- 2 Co 8:2-8 - 2 Co 8:2-8

According to what we have 2 Co According to what we have 2 Co 8:12 8:12

"As we may prosper" 1 Co 16:2 "As we may prosper" 1 Co 16:2

What one can give "cheerfully" 2 Co What one can give "cheerfully" 2 Co 9:79:7

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1 Corinthians 16:1-2 (NKJV)

1 Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given orders to the

churches of Galatia, so you must do also: 2 On the first day of the week let each one of you lay something

aside, storing up as he may prosper, that there be

no collections when I come.

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Willingly - Willingly - Zealously - Zealously - Generously, Bountifully Generously, Bountifully "As you purpose in "As you purpose in

your heart" your heart" NOT Grudgingly - or of NOT Grudgingly - or of

necessity; butnecessity; but Cheerfully - Cheerfully - With Thanksgiving to With Thanksgiving to

GodGod Liberally -Liberally -

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Philippians 4:18 Philippians 4:18 (NKJV) (NKJV) 18 18 having having received from received from Epaphroditus the things Epaphroditus the things sentsent from you, a sweet- from you, a sweet-smelling aroma, an smelling aroma, an acceptable sacrifice, well acceptable sacrifice, well pleasing to God. pleasing to God.

Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV) Hebrews 13:16 (NKJV) 16 16 But do not forget to do But do not forget to do good and to share, for good and to share, for with such sacrifices God with such sacrifices God is well pleased. is well pleased.

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Without display (Mt. 6:1-Without display (Mt. 6:1-4)4)

Because God has Because God has appointed that the appointed that the Church use money in its Church use money in its work (1 Corinthians work (1 Corinthians 16:1,2; Acts 4:34,35; 16:1,2; Acts 4:34,35; 5:1ff; 11:29; Romans 5:1ff; 11:29; Romans 15:26,27; 2 Cor 11:8; 15:26,27; 2 Cor 11:8; Phili 4:15,16) Phili 4:15,16)

Out of zeal for the work Out of zeal for the work of the Lord (Rom. 12:8).of the Lord (Rom. 12:8).

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To please God (Heb To please God (Heb 13:16)13:16)

To Be Christ-like To Be Christ-like (2 Corinthians 8:8- (2 Corinthians 8:8-12)12)

We desire treasure in We desire treasure in Heaven (Luke 12:33,34)Heaven (Luke 12:33,34)

To glorify God To glorify God (2 Corinthians 9:11- (2 Corinthians 9:11-13)13)

To set a good example To set a good example (2 Corinthians (2 Corinthians 8:1,2).8:1,2).

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As stewards of our As stewards of our possessions it is possessions it is incumbent upon us to incumbent upon us to use - give, - or spend use - give, - or spend wisely! wisely!

The manner, amount, The manner, amount, and quality of that which and quality of that which we give back to the Lord, we give back to the Lord, manifests our love and manifests our love and respect, (honor) for Him, respect, (honor) for Him, - (Mal 1:6; Prov. 3:9)- (Mal 1:6; Prov. 3:9)

Does Jesus notice our Does Jesus notice our manner of giving? (Mark manner of giving? (Mark 12:41-44)12:41-44)

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Proverbs 3:9 (NKJV)

9 Honor the Lord with your

possessions, And with the firstfruits

of all your increase;

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