1 Corinthians 16:1-4

1 Corinthians 16:1–4 (ESV) Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. 2 On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. 3 And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. 4 If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.  CONSIDER GIVING AS A PERISHING, PRACTICAL, PURPOSED, PARTICIPATION IN THE WORK OF CHRIST1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain.  WE SHOULD BE PRACTICAL IN GIVING (v1-2)  WE SHOULD BE PURPOSED IN GIVING (v2 “as he may prosper”)      1 Timothy 6:17–19 (ESV) As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes onthe uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy. 18 They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, 19 thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.WE SHOULD PARTICIPATE IN GIVING (v3-4)       2 Corinthians 8:9  For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.Application: Consider how the Gospel motivates your practical,purposed, participation in giving and plan how you can give generously in the work of the Lord.