God calls His people to the discipline of obedience when it comes to generousity. To live with the perspective that He is the ultimate provider, and it is all His to begin with. If this is the case, we can live with loose hands rather than clenched fists when it comes to money. Generosity is a test of affection and gratitude, but it is ultimately a test of obedience- of trust. Are we really trusting the one who holds all in possession, or our possessions? We are called to be stewards of what we have, tithing and giving faithfully, consistently and increasingly, that God might display His power through our obedience. This sermon will focus on the idea that when we give – it’s not so much that we are giving TO the church, but we are giving THROUGH the church. This kind of giving allows it to be in the name of Jesus, displays the power of God, and points people to the ultimate hope we have in Him.
