The Heart of the Giver - Jay Jefferson - January 15, 2023

John 3:16 (Main Scripture)

#1)       Definitions:

Generous:                  (of a person) showing a readiness to give more of something, as                                                             money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected

Greed:                        excessive or intense and selfish desire for something, especially                                                             wealth or power

Economy:                   careful management of available resources

Stewardship:             the job of supervising or taking care of something, such as an                                                             organization or property

Economy - Stewardship are synonymous       Genesis 39: 1-6

 

#2)       Attitude of Greed     Luke 12: 16-21

#3)       Attitude of Generosity         Luke 12: 41-46

#4)       What’s Your Attitude Toward Giving       John 3:16

Giving Equation:      Why you give x What you give + How you give = Your giving attitude