“Arenas of Change: Possessions”

2 Corinthians 9:6-13 (Exodus 35:4-29)

Introduction:

I. Who Matters in the Matter of Giving?

II. What Motives Should Guide our Giving? (7)

A. motives to avoid

1. Not “Reluctantly” …

2. Not “under compulsion” …

B. motive to acquire -- cheerful

Exodus 35:21-29

why does God love a cheerful giver??

1. This is the way God is …

2. Cheerful is a work of God’s Spirit ... “Fruit” is JOY

III. why is a sense of “meaning” derived from giving?

iv. where do we get the “means” for giving? (8-10)