I asked the Sunday School class at New Wash to ask come up with some questions they'd like answered for the next four weeks. We're taking a break from our book study and spending some time letting their curiosities drive the discussion.
This week, we treated the subject of giving, particularly in light of tight finances.
I was immensely encouraged by the question. No one asks that question who isn't actually trying to live out the Christian faith. The heart behind the question is one that genuinely wants to follow the Lord, and really needs help figuring out how to do it.
Anyway, I'm coming up with some practical ways to help with that question. We covered 2 Cor 9 and the concept of tithe in the Scriptures. But I'm open so suggestions for how you plan your giving for each semester, year, week. I'm looking for practical plans, here, not necessarily a biblical theology on giving.
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I think I understand tight finances. I haven't got any great new advice, but some reality. Sometimes giving really does require sacrifice... and that's just to give the tithe. The classic mantra that comes to mind is to give first to the Lord. After all, he owns all the cows on 1,000 hills. Can't he give me a little bit of extra cash at the end of the month? But most of the time, what actually happens is that I start to see areas where I spend my dough on things that are not necessary.
I like the "that's what savings is for" way out. Kelly does not. Ultimately, I don't think God does either. So to sum up: for me, the lesson and the necessity of giving when cash is tight is to prioritize and sacrifice.
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