Some principles of Christian Giving

From 2 Corinthians 8 & 9:

(1)    Christians should be eager (8vv1-4; 9v1), enthusiastic (9v2)and cheerful (9v7) for the privilege of giving, not grudging (9v5), reluctant or as under compulsion (9v7)

(2)    Christian giving flows from giving ourselves first to the Lord (8v5)

(3)    Christian giving demonstrates the sincerity of our love (8v8)

(4)    Our generosity is motivated by and modelled on the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ (8v9)

(5)   Christian giving is “according to our means” (8v11) and “according to what we have” (8v12)

(6)    Christian giving is to be carefully administered with obviously high standards (8vv18-23)

(7)    God blesses those who give and is more than able to provide for us (9v6, 8-11)

(8)    Christian giving results in praise and thanks to God (9v11-15)