Giving Our Offering

Why Worship? Giving Our OfferingSpeaker: Rev. Reuben FoncardasScripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4Like the wise men from the east who sought and found Jesus in Bethlehem, we too must give our offering to God as an expression of our worship that is coming from a heart filled with joy beyond measure because of the goodness and grace of God our Savior. 1. Giving should be PURPOSEFUL.• “The collection for God’s people,” v. 1• Do you know why we give to our church? 2. Giving should be PLANNED.• “On the first day of every week,” v. 2a.• For some, weekly may not be convenient. Just the same, it must be planned. 3. Giving should be PERSONAL.• “Each one of you should set aside,” v. 2b.• “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” 2 Cor. 9:7. 4. Giving should be PROPORTIONAL.• “…a sum of money in keeping with his income,” v. 2c.• We honor the Old Testament principle of “tithing.” Reflection: What motivates you for giving your offering to the Lord?a. I give only when there is a need. (need-motivated)b. I give as long as I can have my way. (control-motivated)c. I give so that God will bless me. (reward-motivated)d. I give and expect people to give me credit. (show-motivated)e. I give or else God will punish me. (fear-motivated)f. I give because I am commanded to do it. (duty-motivated)g. I give to grow in my relationship with God. (growth-motivated)h. I give to show thanksgiving to God. (gratitude-motivated)i. I give because I simply love God. (love-motivated)j. I give to show what God is worth to me. (worship-motivated)