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INTRODUCTION

There are a myriad of reasons why people choose to give to charitable organizations.

They want to make a difference in others’ lives. They want to fix a set of problems

or resolve an unfortunate situation. They appreciate the tax breaks that accompany

charitable giving. And while these are all valid and noble reasons to give, is there a

different motivating factor for Christians? It may not be why you think.

Discussion Questions1. What was your most recent experience with someone you would

consider poor?

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, how rich would you consider yourself? Visit www.

globalrichlist.com and plug in some different amounts to see where

you rank among the richest people in the world.

3. Think back to the different service projects that you have been involved

with. Which have been the most meaningful and enjoyable? Which did

you feel were not very productive? Why?

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4. Are you a fixer? When you experience a problem in someone else’s

life, are you tempted to fix it? How is this mentality of fixing reflected

in your approach to giving?

5. Read Luke 6:27-31. Of all the commands listed in those verses, which

is the most difficult principle for you to follow?

6. Read Luke 6:35-38. Should we be motivated to serve and give by how

much we can fix or is there another factor that should motivate our

serving and giving?

7. What is one clear way that you can model to someone else the

generosity that God has shown you?

INTRODUCTION

There are a myriad of reasons why people choose to give to charitable organizations.

They want to make a difference in others’ lives. They want to fix a set of problems

or resolve an unfortunate situation. They appreciate the tax breaks that accompany

charitable giving. And while these are all valid and noble reasons to give, is there a

different motivating factor for Christians? It may not be why you think.

Be Rich

INTRODUCTION

There are a myriad of reasons why people choose to give to charitable organizations.

They want to make a difference in others’ lives. They want to fix a set of problems

or resolve an unfortunate situation. They appreciate the tax breaks that accompany

charitable giving. And while these are all valid and noble reasons to give, is there a

different motivating factor for Christians? It may not be why you think.

Be Rich

INTRODUCTION

There are a myriad of reasons why people choose to give to charitable organizations.

They want to make a difference in others’ lives. They want to fix a set of problems

or resolve an unfortunate situation. They appreciate the tax breaks that accompany

charitable giving. And while these are all valid and noble reasons to give, is there a

different motivating factor for Christians? It may not be why you think.

Be Rich

INTRODUCTION

There are a myriad of reasons why people choose to give to charitable organizations.

They want to make a difference in others’ lives. They want to fix a set of problems

or resolve an unfortunate situation. They appreciate the tax breaks that accompany

charitable giving. And while these are all valid and noble reasons to give, is there a

different motivating factor for Christians? It may not be why you think.