We’re in a spiritual war, surrounded by people who don’t believe as we do; seeking their own motives; and at times attacking us personally; but in Christ, we have complete confidence that His Word and Spirit within us equips us with a battle-plan.

Outline:

o Know Your Place [1-2]

o Know Your Weapons [3-4]

o Know Your Battlefield [5]

o Know Your Move [6]

When we think about giving, be honest, is our first compulsion about ROI? Or is it simply to please God without demand or dream, not to “satisfy” God, but to see Him filled with Joy because His righteousness is being multiplied through our generosity.

o The Path to Prosperity [6-7]

o The Purpose of Prosperity [11-14]

When we think about giving, be honest, is our first compulsion about ROI? Or is it simply to please God without demand or dream, not to “satisfy” God, but to see Him filled with Joy because His righteousness is being multiplied through our generosity.

o The Path to Prosperity [6-7]

o The Purpose of Prosperity [11-14]

While it’s true that our identity and worth is determined by Christ alone, our reputation before others matters because it displays that our character is in-line with His... and that should guide the way we live.

While it’s true that our identity and worth is determined by Christ alone, our reputation before others matters because it displays that our character is in-line with His... and that should guide the way we live.

If we could just realize that the best way to feel secure, and to know that our needs are going to be met, is to let go of what we think is required to for it, and to show our love for other believers by meeting their needs instead.

o Giving Proves Love [6-9]

o Love Requires Actions [10-11]

o Actions Promote Giving [12-15]

If we could just realize that the best way to feel secure, and to know that our needs are going to be met, is to let go of what we think is required to for it, and to show our love for other believers by meeting their needs instead.

o Giving Proves Love [6-9]

o Love Requires Actions [10-11]

o Actions Promote Giving [12-15]

Would you describe yourself as someone begging to give? Not just wanting to help, but desperate for the opportunity?

Sometimes we think that giving is a responsibility of living a Christian life, but if we truly consider what Christ has done in giving himself for us, our giving should be something that we cannot be held back from; something we beg for; even when it goes beyond what we are able to give.

Would you describe yourself as someone begging to give? Not just wanting to help, but desperate for the opportunity?

Sometimes we think that giving is a responsibility of living a Christian life, but if we truly consider what Christ has done in giving himself for us, our giving should be something that we cannot be held back from; something we beg for; even when it goes beyond what we are able to give.

A life shaped by the cross responds to sin with Godly grief, which produces repentance, that leads to life