Spiritual investment

2 Corinthians 8:16 – 9:15

… at this point

Money

Jesus was very radical

“For we are taking pains to do what is

right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but

also in the eyes of man.” (8:21)

Handle money with excellence

Administration with attitude

“we are sending ... our brother who has

often proved to us in so many ways that

he is zealous, and now even more so

because of his great confidence in

you.” (8:22)

How to give

Not like this:

Grudgingly (9:5)

Sparingly (9:6)

Reluctantly (9:7)

How to give

But like this:

Generously (9:6)

Cheerfully (9:7)

What’s the difference?

A spirit of cheerfulness and generosity

moves the heart of God

Beware prosperity theology

Giving is a spiritual release mechanism

John Calvin

1509 - 1564

Get a grip on this …

“Thanks be to God for his

utterly indescribable

gift!”

(9:15)