In this, our 6th message through the series "#stewards," Dr. Buffy Cook continues to teach us how to become "Grace Givers." Last week, in the first of 3 messages on being Stewards of Finances, we looked at the "Prelude to Giving" (2 Cor. 8:1-9); here we look at the "Pattern of Giving" (1 Cor. 16:1-4). Ever notice the running joke, most folks' perception, that $$ is all the church cares about?! Money is a major part of this life & managing it as good stewards is a major theme of the Bible - 17/40 of the Parables (43%), 1 in 10 vv. of the Gospels address the subject of $$! Jesus dealt with $$ matters because $$ matters! The problem isn't so much the subject as it is US! God has given us 3 ways to invest in eternity (3 T's): Time, Talent, Treasure. The preacher who fails to address the first 2 is derelict in his duties but somehow meddling when he addresses the last! In light of Mt. 6:19-21 we MUST address giving! As we continue to seek to become "Grace Givers," we will examine what is to be the Pattern of Our Giving by answering 3 questions: To Tithe or Not To Tithe, What's the NT say about what to give, how & why to give it, Where does my primary responsibility lie to give - local church or other? Grab your Bible, a pen & a notebook & listen in as we hear what the Spirit says to the churches about being good Stewards of Finances.
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