Giving
For where your treasure is,
there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is,
Giving is Worship
Ways to Give:
1. Giving Spontaneously
You may feel compelled to give. Spontaneous generosity is stepping up and stepping in with a gift of time, talent or treasure. You give as the Spirit leads, and that’s where generosity begins. Paul spotlights the generosity of the Macedonians this way: “This was totally spontaneous, entirely their own idea, and caught us completely off guard.” (2 Corinthians 8:5)
2. Giving Consistently
If you are going to grow in any area of your life, consistency is key. And that’s certainly true of generosity. Like any spiritual discipline, we’ve got to be careful that it doesn’t turn into routine or empty ritual. The idea of a weekly offering traces its origins back to 1 Corinthians 16:2: “On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income.”
3. Giving Proportionately
II Corinthians 8:11 says, “Give in proportion to what you have.” This idea of proportionate generosity traces back to the Old Testament tithe, which literally means ten percent. But it’s not any ten percent, it’s the first ten percent or firstfruits. The tithe isn’t the ultimate goal in the journey of generosity, but it’s a key benchmark. God can do more with 90% than we can do with 100%. Why? Because we cannot out-give God.
4. Giving Radically
In 2 Corinthians, we read that the Macedonian church was being tested by severe trials and tribulations. Paul doesn’t detail how those early Christians were being harassed and oppressed, but he points out that their “extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” He says, “They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.” Radical generosity is giving above and beyond the tithe, above and beyond your ability. That’s how we stretch our faith, and that’s the goal. When you live to give, you will grow in the grace of giving. And God’s kingdom will advance because of it. In fact, your generosity will turn into someone else’s miracle!
1. Giving Spontaneously
You may feel compelled to give. Spontaneous generosity is stepping up and stepping in with a gift of time, talent or treasure. You give as the Spirit leads, and that’s where generosity begins. Paul spotlights the generosity of the Macedonians this way: “This was totally spontaneous, entirely their own idea, and caught us completely off guard.” (2 Corinthians 8:5)
2. Giving Consistently
If you are going to grow in any area of your life, consistency is key. And that’s certainly true of generosity. Like any spiritual discipline, we’ve got to be careful that it doesn’t turn into routine or empty ritual. The idea of a weekly offering traces its origins back to 1 Corinthians 16:2: “On the first day of the week, each of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income.”
3. Giving Proportionately
II Corinthians 8:11 says, “Give in proportion to what you have.” This idea of proportionate generosity traces back to the Old Testament tithe, which literally means ten percent. But it’s not any ten percent, it’s the first ten percent or firstfruits. The tithe isn’t the ultimate goal in the journey of generosity, but it’s a key benchmark. God can do more with 90% than we can do with 100%. Why? Because we cannot out-give God.
4. Giving Radically
In 2 Corinthians, we read that the Macedonian church was being tested by severe trials and tribulations. Paul doesn’t detail how those early Christians were being harassed and oppressed, but he points out that their “extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.” He says, “They gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability.” Radical generosity is giving above and beyond the tithe, above and beyond your ability. That’s how we stretch our faith, and that’s the goal. When you live to give, you will grow in the grace of giving. And God’s kingdom will advance because of it. In fact, your generosity will turn into someone else’s miracle!
3 Ways To Give
Give Online
Giving online is easy and convenient. You are able to give at Gracechurchmi.com or on our GraceChurchMI app. Thank you for your generosity!
Give In Person
You can give in person at all of our Grace Church services. Sundays 10:30am and Wednesday Night at 7pm.
Mail A Check
Grace Church
17760 Fort Street
Riverview, MI 48193
17760 Fort Street
Riverview, MI 48193