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Raise Your Standard

12/1/2014

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Scriture Reading:  2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Memory Verse:  Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means.  2 Corinthians 8:11 (NIV)

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1.  Giving is an extension of grace! Verse 1, 4
  • Showing people God’s favor through material help.
  • It is a privilege of fellowship! Verse 4
  • Service to the Lord’s people: Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.

2.  Giving is not dependent upon wealth, but on Joy! Verse 2, 3
  • Joy is the prerequisite!
  • Severe Trial is no hindrance!
  • Means are not the measure of generosity!

3.  Give yourself to God and others with excellence! Verse 5-10
  • God first and others second! Verse 5
  • Excel in every spiritual thing! Verse 7
  • Giving is a growth in spiritual grace! Verse 7
  • Giving is an excellent test of our love! Verses 8-10
          a)  Compare to others
          b)  Contrast with Christ

4.  Giving is God’s way of providing for those who have less! Verses 11-15
  • Give from what God gives you, your means!
  • Don’t focus on your lack!
  • God isn’t burdening you by giving!
  • Equality is the goal! 

Summary
1.  Giving is an extension of grace! Verse 1, 4
2.  Giving is not dependent upon wealth, but on Joy! Verse 2, 3
3.  Give yourself to God and others with excellence! Verse 5-10
4.  Giving is God’s way of providing for those who have less! Verses 11-15

SO WHAT?
  • What has God given you that He is asking you to give to someone else?
  • Put everything you own in God’s hands! Give yourself and your possessions to God!
  • Is there a person that God is leading your to serve through giving?
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