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- God will grow us in righteousness as we give in faith, and will use any gift we give to do more than we could ever imagine. We should seek such a ‘harvest of righteousness’ above any material wealth. We also don’t give to receive accolades for our generosity.
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Sep 19, 2019 · What does the Bible say about Having Faith? Discover the top Bible verses about Having Faith from the Old and New Testaments. View the biblical references and examples of Having Faith to learn more about its meaning and significance.
We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; ...
- The Principles For Faithful Giving
- The Promise from Our Faithful God
- Conclusion
- Discussion Questions
- Where Should You Give?
1. Faithful giving should be one of the first things we establish in our Christian walk.
Paul commends the Philippian church by reminding them of how, at the first preaching of the gospel, after he departed from their region (Macedonia), they shared with him in the matter of giving and receiving (4:15-16). At that point, they were the only church that took the initiative to send support to Paul. Even when he was still in Macedonia, at Thessalonica, more than once they sent gifts to him. Apparently those gifts were not enough to provide full support, because he reminds the Thessal...
2. Faithful giving should be focused on the furtherance of the gospel.
Paul was “preaching the gospel” (4:15). He had given each church where he worked an example of his hard work and his freedom from greed (Acts 20:33-35; 1 Thess. 2:5; 2 Thess. 3:7-9). There are those who claim to be serving the Lord, but they are lazy and greedy. Don’t give to them. If a TV or radio preacher pleads for money, saying that his ministry will go under if you don’t send your gift today, let him go under. He’s not trusting God. Look at his lifestyle. If he’s living in luxury, let hi...
3. Faithful giving is investing in eternity.
Paul says, “I’m looking for the profit that increases to your account” (4:17). These terms were common accounting words. Paul is saying that when you give to the Lord’s work, you’re putting money into your account in the Bank of Heaven, and it pays guaranteed high interest for all eternity. If you have any money invested in stocks or mutual funds, you realize that the more risky the investment, the greater the chance that you can make high returns, but also the greater the chance that you can...
Faithful givers can count on the faithful God’s faithful supply: “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (4:19). What a magnificent promise!
There is probably no more accurate gauge of your spiritual life than your giving to the Lord’s work. Do you give only grudgingly and under pressure? Then you’re not focused on the abundant grace of our Lord in your life. Are you hit and miss about your giving, doing it once in a while, but not systematically? Then you’re probably not faithful in ot...
Should a Christian who is in debt give to the Lord’s work or first pay off his debts?In light of all the needs, how can we know where to give and how much to give?Is it a lack of faith for Christians to have savings and investments? Should we give everything and trust God for the future?Is tithing the standard of giving for those in Christ? If not, how do we know how much to give?How should we determine where to give, since we are confronted with so many ministries and needs worldwide? Of course, waiting upon the Lord in prayer is crucial for determining where to give and how much to give. But also, there are some guidelines. The local church is God’s ordained means for propagating the gospel (Matt. 16:18), and so you ought...
- Ephesians 2:8 ESV / 8 helpful votes. For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God,
- Romans 12:3 ESV / 7 helpful votes. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:2 ESV / 5 helpful votes. And that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith.
- Romans 10:17 ESV / 5 helpful votes. So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
- Acts 20:35 ESV / 17 helpful votes. In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
- Malachi 3:10 ESV / 17 helpful votes. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need.
- Luke 6:38 ESV / 14 helpful votes. Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap.
- John 3:16 ESV / 13 helpful votes. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
And Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be taken up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.
For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you.” 1 John 5:4 ESV / 13 helpful votes. Helpful. Not Helpful. For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world.
