“Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse…test Me now in this,” says the Lord of host, “and see if I will no open the windows of heaven for you and pour out for you a blessing until it overflows.”
Malachi 3:10
Giving more than expected guarantees more than expected.
Genesis 24: 12-15, 19 (NIV)
What motivates a person to be a giver?
…remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” Acts 20:35 (NASV)
- Passion
- Affiliation
- Tradition
- Inspiration
- Obligation
- Invitation
- Transformation
What principles of giving from the life of Rebekah?
“…Without saying a word, the man watched her closely to learn whether or not the Lord had made his journey successful.” Genesis 24:21
You can’t be generous and legalistic at the same time.
2 Corinthians 8:7
You can’t walk the second mile until you walk the first mile.
Matthew 5:41
Extra blessings are the result of extra effort.
Luke 6:38
When we give generously…
We receive more that we ever thought possible.
Genesis 24:53a
The generosity blesses those close to the giver.
Genesis 24:53b
It gives clear testimony of a God-thing in my life.
Genesis 24:50
The impact of our generosity will outline us.
Genesis 24:60
Giving more than expected guarantees more than expected.
