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Trusting God

Dave Shaner

November 11, 2001


Introduction: Everything belongs to God and we are to use all we have for Godly purposes. Giving your best means giving your all. But also it is important to trust God in this matter.

Malachi 3:8-10
I Chronicles 29:14

I. The starting point for honoring God with our wealth is the ____________.

A. 2 basic beliefs:

1. Every ____________ should tithe.
2. Every ____________ should tithe to the __________ ___________.

B. Is tithing for today?

1. Jesus affirmed tithing. - Matthew 23:23
2. Tithing preceded the law.

C. The way we give is a window into how committed our hearts are.
D. Tithing is a material acknowledgement of a spiritual surrender.

1. Deuteronomy 14:23
2. Don't give to meet a budget, but to honor God.

II. What does it mean to honor and not rob God?

A. God demands our ____________.

1. Malachi 1:8-9
2. Never bring God a leftover instead of an offering.
3. Proverbs 3:9-10
4. God gave us permission to test Him on this. - Malachi 3:10
5. Philippians 4:19
6. II Corinthians 9:10-11

B. Giving my best means ___________ up my ____________.

1. 3 steps to step up your faith:

a. Develop a stewardship ____________.
b. Reflect on God's ____________.
c. Sometimes ________ asks for a "makes no sense sacrifice."

2. Let your giving be a statement on what you believe about God.

Conclusion: Would you be willing to live on 10 times what you're giving to God? When you trust God, you never waste a penny. It is all investment.

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