Misunderstandings Of The Gift Of Giving
1. The need to deal with large sums of money may seem to be a focus on temporal values
2. Desire to increase effectiveness of ministry by gift may seem an attempt to control.
The Giver needs to resist the tendency to give with a hook to the gift as well.
3. Attempt to encourage others to give may be seen as putting pressure on those who have less to give. They just don’t want anyone to miss out on the blessings of giving.
4. Lack of response to pressure may appear as a lack of generosity.
5. Personal frugality may appear as selfishness to those around them.
6. May use financial giving in place of other responsibilities.
Evident Distinctions Of The Gift Of Giving When Walking…
In the Flesh.................................. In the Spirit
...Extravagant....................................... Thrifty
...Wasteful............................................. Resourceful
...Covetous............................................ Content
...Tardy................................................. Punctual
...Prejudice............................................ Tolerant
...Rashness............................................ Cautious
...Unthankful......................................... Grateful
IMPORTANT POINT TO NOTE…
ALL Christians Need:The wisdom to listen
The faith to believe
The courage to apply
Our motivations may be different, but the principles that are characteristic of each of the gifts remain the same.
God can change our lives to become dynamic vessels of the life of God Almighty Himself if we are only willing to make application in our own lives! The absolute worst thing that can happen to a believer is to “settle for less” than our God given potential! God is up to something BIG and He is trying to get this outfit moving! What are you doing with your Spiritual Gift?
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