Generous: Generosity Shaped by Grace, not Law
2 Corinthians 9:6-7
Big Idea: All that I have and all that I am belongs to God.
Things to remember when it comes to giving:
Generosity flows from grace, not guilt.
We are stewards, not owners.
All that I have and all that I am belongs to God.
TITHE = Tenth; are we required to tithe? How much should we really give? Should I give off the gross, or the net? What if I don’t give?
Giving BEFORE the Law: Genesis 4-Cain & Abel; Genesis 8-Noah; Genesis 12-Abram; Genesis 14-Abram & Melchizedek; Genesis 28-Jacob’s vow; Genesis 41 & 47- Joseph’s tax.
Giving UNDER the Law: Tithe tax (Gov’t tax) Numbers 18; Celebration tithe Deut 12; Welfare tithe Deut 14; Harvester’s tax (Ruth) Lev 19; Land Sabbath Web 7: 4-9
Giving IN the New Testament: Required tithe & voluntary theocratic tithe, Roman tax; Tithe in the Gospels Matthew 22:23; Luke 12; Tithe in Hebrews Hebrew 7:4-9.
Giving is not about 10%, it’s about 100% & it’s really about your heart.
We are under grace, not the Law.
When I give…
1. It recognizes God’s goodness & faithfulness to supply for my needs.
2. It demonstrates that God doesn’t own just 10%, He owns it all.
3. It communicates my heart to love God and love people.
4. It supports the work (mission) of the local church here and around the world.
What if generosity was about more than just money?
In this series, Live Generously, we’ll explore how God calls us to live with open hands in every area of life. From our finances to our time to our God-given gifts, Scripture shows us that generosity is not a one-time act, it’s a way of life shaped by trust in God.
Together, we’ll look at:
• What it means to honor God with our first and best
• How New Testament generosity flows from grace, not guilt
• Why our time is one of the most valuable gifts we steward
• How God has uniquely gifted each of us to serve others and build His church
This series is an invitation to rethink what generosity really looks like, and to discover the joy, freedom, and purpose that come when we stop holding back and start living generously.
