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| Use of tithes |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| The tithe is an indicator of obedience to all of God’s laws. He is looking for the right attitude in our giving. |
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| Setting Dreams in Motion |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| When it becomes clear that God is redirecting our efforts, what can we do so our natural determination does not become a liability? |
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| A Blessed Inheritance |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| “An inheritance quickly gained at the beginning will not be blessed in the end” (Proverbs 20:21). |
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| A Compassionate Woman |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| Proverbs 31 is a refreshing description of a remarkable woman who rivals any nobleman mentioned elsewhere. |
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| Assurance with Caution |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| In the early years of his reign, Solomon had prayed for wisdom and God had spoken. |
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| Bottom-Line Discipleship |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| You can’t serve the Savior and all that stuff on an equal footing. One has to take precedence. |
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| God Sees Beyond the Gift |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| If we give primarily for what we gain, rather than out of compassion for the weak and the poor of the community, God sees it. |
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| Love Stronger than Words |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| So what was the full extent of Jesus’ love? Did he express it in words? |
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| Pursuing Godly Character |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| At the core of the generous giver’s heart is this penchant for Christ’s love. To receive it and to give it to everyone along the way who is in need. |
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| Qualities of a Generous Giver |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| Where do generous givers come from? How does God cultivate generous giving in the hearts of his children? |
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| Reflecting God’s Generous Love |
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| From time to time in the Scriptures, we are reminded that generous giving began in the heart of God. |
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| Responding to God's mandate |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| Sometimes generous givers are tempted to think that all they have to give is money. |
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| Smart Ways to Give |
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Vincent M. Conte
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| When it comes to your assets, you may be able to hold onto them longer by giving them away. |
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| Survey Reveals Why Wealthy Americans Give |
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Jim Shoemaker for Kingdom Advisors
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| A recent survey for the United States Trust Company reveals that America’s affluent are more philanthropic than one might think. |
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| Giving and Tithing |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| Psalms 24:1 declares, "The earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains." |
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| Silence the Trumpets |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| The hearts of would-be generous givers are enlarged as they pursue generosity before an audience of One. |
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| Stop the Giving! |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| Have you ever heard of a leader asking people to stop giving? It happened at least once. |
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| The Diligent Man |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| The diligent man does not accumulate things recklessly. His respect for something begins when he acquires it. |
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| The Road to Spiritual Renewal |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| Unlike many in our day, Jesus clearly believes that a person’s private life and a person’s public life are linked. |
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| The Treacherous Way of Wealth |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| It doesn’t take many readings of the Book of Proverbs to realize that the writer had a fearsome respect for the deleterious effects of wealth. |
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| Where Do You Do Your Banking? |
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Gordon MacDonald for Generous Giving
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| Holding on to earthly treasure makes you increasingly vulnerable. By their very nature, these treasures are only temporal. |
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| How to know to whom to give |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| When we recognize that God owns everything and all blessings come from Him, our role as managers, or stewards, becomes evident. |
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| Give and it will be given to you |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| Christ warned us that one of the greatest threats to our walk with God is the appeal of the materialist world. |
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| Effectual giving |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| It is not the amount of money given that concerns God, because He owns it all; it’s how the money is being used that’s important. |
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| Give thanks |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| As we celebrate the Thanksgiving season, let us pause to reflect on the real reason why we are thankful, and remember to praise and to honor God. |
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| Offerings versus extra payments on debts |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| Jesus said His yoke was easy and His burden was light. He will provide for your needs, but He wants to use you in service to His kingdom too. |
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| Giving to Missions Work |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| The very best investment a person can make is an investment in the kingdom of God. "Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…" (Matthew 6:33). |
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| Noncash Donations |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| Although cash is the easiest gift to give a church or ministry, cash may not always be readily available. Non-cash gifts are also honorable to the Lor |
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| Tithing on entitlements |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| If we believe in honoring God from our increase, we need to seriously consider tithing on the “first of ALL your produce.” This includes entitlements. |
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| Tithing outside of the local church |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| Since the tithe is a recognition of a believer’s obedience and submission to God and is given in thanksgiving to Him, there should be no giving legali |
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| Tithing when husband or wife objects |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| Giving the tithe is the outward expression of inner commitment. However, if couples do not agree concerning tithing, it should not be forced, but rath |
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| Tithing while in debt |
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Crown Financial Ministries
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| Proverbs 3:9-10 says that we need to honor God by giving Him the first fruits. Therefore the first portion of our income belongs to God. |
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