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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Generosity

Sell Your Possessions and Give to the Poor

Sell Your Possessions and Give to the Poor – Luke 12:32-34

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What we have here is temporary and will not last. So be willing to be generous with what you have now, meeting the needs of the poor.

Giving the Tithe

Giving the Tithe – Deuteronomy 26:12

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While giving a tithe of your income is not a requirement under the new covenant, generosity is still expected. Help those who are in need.

the least of these

One of the Least of These – Matthew 25:40

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Jesus, in the parable of the sheep and goats, teaches us the importance of generosity. Not just to some. But even to the least of these.

give to the needy

Sermon on the Mount: Give to the Needy – Matthew 6:1-4

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Jesus assumes that we will be giving to the poor and needy among us. His challenge to us as we do that, is to do it quietly and secretly.

give generously

Give Generously to Those in Need – Luke 6:38

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How generous are you in your time of need? Jesus promises that if we give generously, God will take note and be generous with us in return.

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

The Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee

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What is the Sabbath Year and the Year of Jubilee mentioned in the Old Testament? Do they have any relevance for life today? Or only for Old Testament times?

cheerful giver

God Loves a Cheerful Giver – 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

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Give generously and cheerfully. Give what you are willing to give, not some arbitrary amount. And don't limit your giving just to your church.

a wealth of generosity

A Wealth of Generosity – 2 Corinthians 8:2

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How generous are we with our resources? Are we like the Macedonian churches, exhibiting a wealth of generosity? Or do we fall short?