Spiritual Disciplines – Stewardship of Money
A. The disciplined use of money. (1 Timothy 5:8)
- God owns everything. (Psalm 24:1)
- Giving reflects faith in God’s provision. (Mark 12:41-44)
- Generous giving results in bountiful blessing. (Luke 6:38)
- Giving reflects spiritual trustworthiness. (Luke 16:10-13)
- Giving – an appropriate response to real needs. (Acts 2:43-45)
- Giving should be planned and systematic. (1 Corinthians 16:1-2)
- Giving should be sacrificial and generous. (2 Corinthians 8:1-5)
- Giving – love, not legalism. ((2 Corinthians 8:7-8)
- Give willingly, thankfully, and cheerfully. (2 Corinthians 9:7)
- Giving is an act of worship. (Philippians 4:18)
Application
- Are you willing to accept God’s principles for giving?
- Are you giving like you mean it?
Recommended Reading
- Your Money Counts by Howard Dayton
- The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey