Shepherding the Flock: Lesson 19 Teaching About Giving
(Cloze test 115)

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Giving to the Lord may seem a to your people. Plant these thoughts in their hearts, so it will become a joy.

1. How are we to give to the Lord?

1. - 1 Cor.16:2 - “Upon the first day of the week”. We are to give every week of the year. Be in your giving, and God will reward your honesty.

2. - 1 Cor.16:2 - “let every one of you”. This is not only for the head of the home, but mother and children too. It is for the rich and the poor.

3. - “as God hath prospered”. We ought to give the . God gives abundantly to those who give to Him.

4. - 2 Cor. 9:7 - .

5. y, 2 Cor. 8:2 - they gave out of their . The widow gave two mites. which was all her living. God measures gifts by , not by . Blessings follow to the Lord - Acts 20:35; Matt. 6:20; Mal. 3:10.

One more word: your people will not if you are not a . .

Discussion - Does your church follow Scriptural methods in receiving its offerings? What improvements should be made?


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