This morning I want to continue our discussion of finances and giving by building upon what we talked about last Sunday. I began there because as I said last week, long before you ever begin to think about amount, and frequency, and other specific issues like that you have to make sure that you get the foundation right, and the foundation of giving is always found in the heart. Sincerity, Willingness, Enthusiasm, Generously, Cheerfully Today I want to build upon the attitudes that underlie good giving, and I want us to spend our time talking about some of the mechanics, some of the actions that grow out of the right attitudes. I want to begin in exactly the same place this week that I began last week. Any time you talk about money in relation to the church today I think it is important to begin here, because so much abuse is taking place.
Nothing is further from the truth.
Giving to God is an act of worship and relationship, and if you miss that, you have missed the entire point. Am I living my daily life in relationship with Him. The bible tells us how to make sure we have done that. Commit our life to God through God, asking for forgiveness, Committing to live for Him every day. Your giving becomes an integral part of your daily relationship with God.