We Can't Outgive God

Series: Blessed2

We Can't Outgive God

February 04, 2024 | David McQueen

Passage: Acts 20:32-35

We cannot outgive God (Acts 20:32-35). Though it seems upside down from what is normal in our culture, we find provision and abundance when we embrace firstfruit generosity with our finances. From Malachi 3:10, firstfruit generosity means tithing 10% of our personal profit or income to the storehouse (e.g., your local church where you go for spiritual provision and mission). The giving of our finances and personal resources is the only place from Scripture where we can test God. His promise is that if you practice firstfruit generosity He will throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for it (Malachi 3:10; Luke 6:38). We take steps of faith in this area by planning a percentage to give, making generosity a priority, and always prayerfully listening to how God may be leading you to be generous beyond tithing.

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We Can't Outgive God

Text: Acts 20:32-35

It is     to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

Having money isn’t what makes us rich. Using money     is what makes us truly rich. (Lk. 16:11)

We can’t    

  mindset (Hag. 1:6)

     

  mindset (Lk. 6:38)

   

  mindset (Pro. 3:9-10)

 

Generosity brings   but firstfruit generosity brings  

Firstfruits –   – says the first   of my personal profit goes to the storehouse. (Mal. 3:10; Mat. 23:23)

Generous people plan to do what is generous, and they stand firm in their generosity. Isaiah 32:8

  •   a  

  • Make generosity your    

  • Always be  

Tithing is not the   of our generosity. It is the  

We actually give   above our tithe as the Lord leads. And the Lord leads people differently. 

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