Memorize Matthew
6:21. Evaluate your giving and spending habit to see where your
treasure lies.
Think of an
instance in your life that illustrates the reasons giving is better
than receiving.
Memorize Philippians
4:19. Remind yourself of this verse each time your faith to give
is tested.
How have you
been giving your time, talents and treasure to help fulfill the Great
Commission? How do your gifts reflect a desire to see others accept
God's love and forgiveness?
Prayerfully
ask the Holy Spirit to help you set financial priorities. Write them
down and review them each time you pay your bills or do your accounting.
Examine your
giving to missions to see if it reflects the priority you have set
for it.
In which areas
of your life do you feel greedy or materialistic? How have these feelings
affected your spiritual well-being?
Is there any
part of your finances that you have not completely surrendered to
God? If so, why? What course of action do you plan to take to correct
this matter?
List ways to
tithe your time and talents. How can you work them into your present
schedule?
Outline 1
John 2:15-17. How does this relate to your stewardship?
